1. (a) If eligibility and need as specified in Education Code sections 8208(a)(1)(B)(iv), (d)(1)(B)(iv), (d)(1)(C)(i)(I) and (d)(1)(C)(i)(II) are based on child protective services, the family data file shall contain a written referral, dated within the six months immediately preceding the date of application for services, from a legal, medical, social service agency or emergency shelter. The written referral shall include either:

   1. (1) A statement from the local county welfare department, child protective services unit certifying that the child is receiving child protective services and that early childhood services are a necessary component of the child protective services plan; or
   2. (2) A statement by a legally qualified professional that the child is at risk of abuse or neglect and the early childhood services are needed to reduce or eliminate that risk; and
2. (b) The probable duration of the child protective service plan or the at-risk situation; and
3. (c) The name, address, telephone number and signature of the legally qualified professional who is making the referral.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8208 and 8231, 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. Amendment of section heading and subsection (a) filed 1-6-2025; operative 1-6-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 2).