Cal. Code Regs. tit. 5 § 56036

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 52, December 27, 2024

Section 56036 - Learning Disability

Learning disability (LD) is defined as a persistent condition of presumed neurological dysfunction which may exist with other disabling conditions. The dysfunction is not explained by lack of educational opportunity, lack of proficiency in the language of instruction, or other non-neurological factors, and this dysfunction limits the student's ability to access the educational process. To be categorized as a student with a learning disability, a student must meet the following criteria through psycho-educational assessment verified by a qualified specialist certified to assess learning disabilities:

(a) Average to above-average intellectual ability; and

(b) Statistically significant processing deficit(s); and/or

(c) Statistically significant aptitude-achievement discrepancies.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 56036

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.
2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).
3. Amendment filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 67312, 70901 and 84850, Education Code. Reference: Sections 67310- 67312 and 84850, Education Code.

1. Repealer and new section filed 3-29-88; operative 4-28-88 (Register 88, No. 16). For prior history, see Register 83, No. 18.
2. Repealer and new section filed 2-4-93; operative 3-6-93 (Register 93, No. 6).
3. Amendment filed 9-17-2015; operative 10-17-2015. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Education Code section 70901.5 (Register 2015, No. 38).