(a) Participation in the pilot alternative delivery system pursuant to this article is voluntary. Any local agency electing to participate in the pilot alternative delivery system is deemed to have acknowledged and agreed that its participation is voluntary and does not constitute a cost that is reimbursable under Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(b) All costs associated with a qualifying institution’s election to participate in the pilot alternative delivery system shall be paid by the qualifying institution and, if the qualifying institution is a public institution, shall not require any additional state funds.