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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 4Pt. 30Ch. 8§ 56855 State Hospital Special Education Contracts

§ 56855 State Hospital Special Education Contracts

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§ 56855 State Hospital Special Education Contracts

Key Takeaways

  • •Kids with special needs in state hospitals can get school help outside the hospital if it's better for them.
  • •The local school boss must make sure these services are available in the community.
  • •The hospital can pay for these outside school services if the kid's school plan says it's the best option.
  • •The school board must approve any special programs set up for these kids.

Example

A child in a state hospital needs special reading help that the hospital can't provide well.

The hospital can pay for the child to go to a special reading program in town if the child's school plan says it's better than staying at the hospital for classes.

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

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§ 56855 State Hospital Special Education Contracts

For each county in which a state hospital is located the county superintendent of schools shall ensure that appropriate special education and related services are available in the community for which the state hospitals can contract. Such contract shall provide for any eligible individual with exceptional needs residing in the state hospitals whose individualized education program specifies that educational services for that individual should be most appropriately provided, in whole or in part, in a program other than on the hospital grounds. The county board of education shall approve any programs operated by the county superintendent pursuant to this chapter. (Added by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1191, Sec. 4. Effective September 29, 1980.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

educationhospitalcontractschoolcommunityeffective september

Related Statutes

  • § 56857 State Hospital Special Education Contracts
  • § 56858.5 Contract Approval Deadlines
  • § 56865 Community School Remodeling Funds
  • § 56851 Special Education Team Requirements
  • § 56858.7 In-Kind Services Contract Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 56855.
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