Cal. Educ. Code § 56363.5
Implementation
Redline — January 1, 2011 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2015
As of January 1, 2011
Local educational agencies may seek, either directly or through the pupil’s parents or guardians, reimbursement from insurance companies to cover the costs of related services, in accordance with Section 300.154(d) to (h), inclusive, of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Pursuant to Section 300.154(d)(2)(iv) and (v) of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, if an individual with exceptional needs is covered by public benefits or insurance, a public agency may use Medicaid, other public benefits, or insurance programs in which a pupil participates to provide or pay for the services required by this part, the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.), and Part 300 of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations, if both of the following conditions are met:
(a) The public agency provides written notification to the pupil’s parents.
(b) The public agency obtains written parental consent before accessing the pupil’s or parents’ public benefits or insurance for the first time, and annually thereafter.
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