Document Citation: 5 CCR 3054

Header:
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 5. EDUCATION
DIVISION 1. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
CHAPTER 3. HANDICAPPED CHILDREN
SUBCHAPTER 1. SPECIAL EDUCATION
ARTICLE 5. IMPLEMENTATION (PROGRAM COMPONENTS)

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:

§ 3054. Special Center

(a) Standards. Special centers operating under this section shall:

(1) Provide pupils in a special center with an educational program in accordance with their individualized education programs for at least the same length of time as the regular school day for that chronological peer group:

(A) When an individual can benefit by attending a regular class(es) or other program part of the day, the amount of time shall be written in the individualized education program.

(B) When the individualized education program team determines than an individual cannot function for the period of time of a regular school day, and when it is so specified in the individualized education program, an individual may be permitted to attend a special center for less time than the regular school day for that chronological peer group.

(2) Be staffed by qualified personnel at a pupil/adult ratio to enable implementation of the pupils' individualized education programs.

(3) Provide an emergency communication system for the health and safety of individuals with exceptional needs, such as fire, earthquake, and smog alerts.

(4) Have specialized equipment and facilities to meet the needs of individuals served in the special centers.

(b) Special centers should be located to promote maximum, appropriate interaction with regular educational programs.