1. (a) Each school district or county superintendent of schools desiring to establish and maintain a special educational program authorized by Education Code Section 42904(c) shall first make an annual application to the Superintendent of Public Instruction for approval. Each application shall be filed in a form and by a date prescribed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.

   1. (1) A description of the instructional program,
   2. (2) A description of instructional and general support services,
   3. (3) A description of the relationship of the special educational program to all similar programs that are categorically funded in the district or county office, and
   4. (4) A budget and determination of funding services.

   The application shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

2. (b) As a condition of approval, the Superintendent of Public Instruction may require one or more of the following:

   1. (1) A minimum number of pupils enrolled.
   2. (2) Development and filing of a needs assessment.
   3. (3) A minimum and maximum expenditure per pupil.
3. (c) The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall notify the appropriate County Superintendent of Schools in whose jurisdiction a school district application is approved.

Note: Authority cited for Chapter 4.1 (Sections 15180-15188): Sections 42904 and 42911, Education Code. Reference: Sections 42902-42911, Education Code.

History

1. New Chapter 4.1 (Sections 15180-15188) filed 6-26-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 26).