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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 30Ch. 4Art. 4§ 56361 Special Education Program Options

§ 56361 Special Education Program Options

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§ 56361 Special Education Program Options

Key Takeaways

  • •Kids with special needs can get help in regular classes with extra support.
  • •There are special programs and classes just for kids who need more help.
  • •Some kids might go to special schools if they need a lot of extra help.
  • •Help can happen in different places, like at home, in hospitals, or even online.

Example

A child who has trouble reading might get extra help from a special teacher in their regular classroom.

The law says schools must offer different ways to help kids who need it, like extra support in regular classes or special programs.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 56361 Special Education Program Options

The continuum of program options shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, all of the following or any combination of the following: (a) Regular education programs consistent with subparagraph (A) of paragraph (5) of subsection (a) of Section 1412 of Title 20 of the United States Code and implementing regulations. (b) A resource specialist program pursuant to Section 56362. (c) Designated instruction and services pursuant to Section 56363. (d) Special classes pursuant to Section 56364.2. (e) Nonpublic, nonsectarian school services pursuant to Section 56365. (f) State special schools pursuant to Section 56367. (g) Instruction in settings other than classrooms where specially designed instruction may occur. (h) Itinerant instruction in classrooms, resource rooms, and settings other than classrooms where specially designed instruction may occur to the extent required by federal law or regulation. (i) Instruction using telecommunication, and instruction in the home, in hospitals, and in other institutions to the extent required by federal law or regulation. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 896, Sec. 59. Effective September 29, 2004.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

instructioneducationregulationhospitalschoolofferportstudent

Related Statutes

  • § 54462 Compensatory Education Program Rules
  • § 56351 Braille Instruction For Students
  • § 56351.9 Braille Education Standards Compliance
  • § 56366.10 Nonpublic School Certification Requirements
  • § 56366.2 Special Education Waiver Requests

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 56361.
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