California § 56846.2 - For purposes of this chapter, a

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 56846.2 — For purposes of this chapter, a, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 56846.2. For purposes of this chapter, a

(a) For purposes of this chapter, a “pupil with autism” is a pupil who exhibits autistic-like behaviors, including, but not limited to, any of the following behaviors, or any combination thereof: (1) An inability to use oral language for appropriate communication. (2) A history of extreme withdrawal or of relating to people inappropriately, and continued impairment in social interaction from infancy through early childhood. (3) An obsession to maintain sameness. (4) Extreme preoccupation with objects, inappropriate use of objects, or both. (5) Extreme resistance to controls. (6) A display of peculiar motoric mannerisms and motility patterns. (7) Self-stimulating, ritualistic behavior. (b) The definition of “pupil with autism” in subdivision (a) shall not apply for purposes of the determination of eligibility for services pursuant to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 4500) of the Welfare and Institutions Code).

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 56846.2 cover?

Section 56846.2 ("For purposes of this chapter, a") 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.

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