(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the department may develop unique reimbursement rates for, and make reimbursements to, child care and development programs that received state funding for the 1980–81 fiscal year and serve severely disabled children, as defined in subdivision (y) of Section 10213.5, when all of the following conditions exist:

1. (1) Eligibility for enrollment of a severely disabled child in the program is the sole basis of the child’s need for service.
2. (2) Services are provided to severely disabled children from birth to 21 years of age.
3. (3) No fees are charged to the parents of the severely disabled children receiving the services.