Applicant districts may apply to the State Board of Education for waivers from provisions of the California Education Code under provisions of Education Code Sections 52021 with respect to early childhood education schools and Section 58603 with respect to ESEA Title I schools if the granting of such waivers (which are not inconsistent with federal statutes or regulations) will aid such applicant district in establishment and operation of early childhood education programs or compensatory education programs for low-income children.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 13017