California § 10226.5 - To offer maximum support for parents and providers, alternative payment programs

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 10226.5 — To offer maximum support for parents and providers, alternative payment programs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 10226.5. To offer maximum support for parents and providers, alternative payment programs

To offer maximum support for parents and providers, alternative payment programs shall have access to resource and referral services. Funding shall be adequate to purchase care at the fee charged the private client for the same service as well as to provide locally designed support services for parents and providers. In communities where there are no resource and referral agencies, alternative payment programs shall provide the following support services: (a) Information for parents to assist them in making informed choices. (b) Professional and technical assistance and information for providers. (c) Parenting information.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10226.5

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10226.5 cover?

Section 10226.5 ("To offer maximum support for parents and providers, alternative payment programs") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 10226.5?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 10226.5 apply to my situation?

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