California § 56856 - In order to provide appropriate special education and related services to an indi

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 56856 — In order to provide appropriate special education and related services to an indi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 56856. In order to provide appropriate special education and related services to an indi

In order to provide appropriate special education and related services to an individual residing in a state hospital, the State Departments of Developmental Services and State Hospitals shall contract with a county superintendent of schools, nonpublic, nonsectarian school, or other agency to provide all or part of the services that the individual’s individualized education program indicates should be provided in a program other than on state hospital grounds. A contract between a state hospital and a nonpublic, nonsectarian school shall only be entered into when no appropriate public education program is available.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 56856 cover?

Section 56856 ("In order to provide appropriate special education and related services to an indi") 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 § 56856?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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