Education Code section 56363.5

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.

Source: Section 56363.5, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=EDC§ionNum=56363.­5.­ (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

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