1. (a) Contractors may place CSPP four-year-olds that are enrolled in a CSPP, into a transitional kindergarten (TK) classroom.

2. (b) When children enrolled in CSPP are commingled with children in a TK classroom, the contractor shall adhere to the following requirements:

   1. (1) Not include children enrolled in TK for a second year, or children enrolled in kindergarten, in the classroom.
   2. (2) Must complete a developmental profile for each child as specified in section 17702.
   3. (3) Must complete a CLASS® Observation, conducted by a certified observer using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Observation Field Guide, Second Edition (2023) Pre-K-3rd, hereby incorporated by reference, as specified in section 17710.5
   4. (4) Must complete a CLASS® Environment Observation, conducted by a certified observer using the Pre-K-K Classroom Assessment Scoring System® (CLASS®) Environment Manual (2022), hereby incorporated by reference, as specified in section 17711.
   5. (5) Teachers must meet the requirements in Education Code section 48000(g).

Note: Authority cited: Section 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8231 and 48000, 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).

2. New subsection (b)(3), subsection renumbering and amendment of newly designated subsection (b)(4) filed 1-30-2026; operative 4-1-2026 (Register 2026, No. 5).