1. (a) Contractors shall be reimbursed for out-of-state travel expenses only with prior written approval from the Early Education Division. The Early Education Division shall not approve out-of-state travel expenses:

   1. (1) For more than one employee per contract per year;
   2. (2) For contractors with delinquent accounts payable which are delinquent more than 90 calendar days after the date of the original invoice;
   3. (3) For contractors on conditional status;
   4. (4) When there is no clear benefit to the state;
   5. (5) When the benefit to the state can be obtained within California; or
   6. (6) When any state travel restrictions are imposed by law.
2. (b) The Early Education Division shall approve or deny the request for out-of-state travel within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the request;
3. (c) If the request is denied, the contractor may appeal the decision in accordance with instructions specified in section 17833 of this chapter.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8231 and 8247, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8231 and 8242, Education Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).