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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 3Pt. 25Ch. 5Art. 6§ 45259 Restricted Disabled Positions Classification

§ 45259 Restricted Disabled Positions Classification

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§ 45259 Restricted Disabled Positions Classification

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools can create special jobs only for people with disabilities.
  • •These jobs are called 'restricted' and are part of the school staff.
  • •People in these jobs don’t get the same job protection or seniority as regular staff.
  • •They can’t move to regular jobs unless they meet certain rules.

Example

A school hires someone with a disability for a special 'restricted' job, like helping in the library.

This person is part of the school staff but doesn’t get the same job security as others. They can’t move to a regular job unless they pass extra tests or meet special rules.

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§ 45259 Restricted Disabled Positions Classification

If the governing board of any school district establishes positions and restricts initial appointment of new employees to mentally, physically, or developmentally disabled persons, then such positions shall, in addition to the regular class title, be classified as “restricted.” The positions shall be part of the classified service and persons so employed shall be classified employees for all purposes except they shall not be subject to the provisions of Section 45272 or 45273, and that they shall not acquire permanent status or seniority credit and shall not be eligible for promotion into the regular classified service until they have complied with the provisions of subdivision (c) of Section 45105. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 151, Sec. 1.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

restrictedclassified servicepermanent statusseniority creditsubdivision (c) of Section 45105

Related Statutes

  • § 45108 Restricted Classified Employee Positions
  • § 45256.5 Senior Management Designation Rules
  • § 45272 Classified Service Vacancy Rules
  • § 45100.5 Senior Management Designation Rules
  • § 45112 School Board Staff Assistants

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 45259.
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