- (a) All referrals for special education and related services shall initiate the assessment process and shall be documented. When a verbal referral is made, staff of the school district, SELPA, or county office shall offer assistance to the individual in making a request in writing, and shall assist the individual if the individual requests such assistance.
(b) All school staff referrals shall be written and include:
- (1) A brief reason for the referral.
- (2) Documentation of the resources of the regular education program that have been considered, modified, and when appropriate, the results of intervention. This documentation shall not delay the time-lines for completing the assessment plan or assessment.
Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code; Reference: Sections 56300-56303, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.111 and 300.301.
History
1. Amendment filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).