§ 56101. — 56101. (Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 56, Sec. 17.)

California § 56101.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code EDC: Education Code - EDC
• Div.: 4.
• Title 2.: DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES
• Part 30.: PART 30. SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
• Ch. 2.: CHAPTER 2. Administration
• Art. 1.: ARTICLE 1. State Board of Education

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(a)
A public agency, as defined in Section 56028.5, may request the board to grant a waiver of any provision of this code or regulations adopted pursuant to that provision if the waiver is necessary or beneficial to the content and implementation of the pupil’s individualized education program and does not abrogate any right provided individuals with exceptional needs and their parents or guardians under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.), or affect the compliance of a local educational agency with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.), Section 504 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Sec. 794), and federal regulations relating thereto.
(b)
The board may grant, in whole or in part, any request pursuant to subdivision (a) when the facts indicate that failure to do so would hinder implementation of the pupil’s individualized education program or compliance by a local educational agency with federal mandates for a free appropriate public education for children or youth with disabilities.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2007, Ch. 56, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2008.