Section 56836.045 - Computations contingent upon statutory changes designed to improve the academic outcomes of individuals with exceptional needsFor the 2022-23 fiscal year, the Superintendent shall only make the computations described in Sections 56836.14, 56836.142, 56836.144, 56836.146, 56836.148, and 56836.15 upon receiving a joint notification from the Director of Finance, or the director's designee, and the chairperson and vice chairperson of the Joint Legislative Budget Committee, or their designees, that a bill providing for appropriations related to the budget bill, within the meaning of subdivision (e) of Section 12 of Article IV of the California Constitution, that is identified in the Budget Act of 2022 makes statutory changes designed to improve the academic outcomes of individuals with exceptional needs. These statutory changes may include, but are not limited to, all of the following topics:
(a) Clarification of the roles of local educational agencies and special education local plan areas in the delivery of special education services and supports for pupils with disabilities, including improved alignment between special education and general education program development, budgeting and continuous improvement, in a manner that aligns with the statewide system of support.(b) Statutory changes to the existing funding allocations for special education to improve services and supports to pupils with disabilities.(c) Expansion of early intervention and inclusive practices to ensure that every individual with exceptional needs has access to learn in the least restrictive environment, as appropriate.(d) Additional statutory changes that may result from the examinations into special education services and supports as authorized in Section 50 of Chapter 51 of the Statutes of 2019, and Provisions 23, 24, and 25 in Schedule (2) of Item 6100-001-0890 of Chapter 6 of the Statutes of 2020.Ca. Educ. Code § 56836.045
Added by Stats 2021 ch 44 (AB 130),s 96, eff. 7/9/2021.