California Education Code

§ 56339

EDC § 56339 Effective Jan 1, 2017Div. 4 · Title 2 · Part 30 · Ch. 4 · Art. 2.6

Statute text

(a)A pupil whose educational performance is adversely affected by a suspected or diagnosed attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and demonstrates a need for special education and related services by meeting eligibility criteria specified in paragraph (4) or (9) of subdivision (b) of Section 3030 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations or Section 56337 and paragraph (10) of subdivision (b) of Section 3030 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations for the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) categories of “emotional disturbance,” “other health impairments,” or “specific learning disabilities,” is entitled to special education and related services.

(b)If a pupil with an attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is not found to be eligible for special education and related services pursuant to subdivision (a), the pupil’s instructional program shall be provided in the regular education program.

(c)It is the intent of the Legislature that local educational agencies promote coordination between special education and regular education programs to ensure that all pupils, including those with attention deficit disorders or attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, receive appropriate instructional interventions.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 186, Sec. 55. (AB 2659) Effective January 1, 2017.