California § 56350. 56350. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 85, Sec. 1.)

California Statutes

§ 56350. — 56350. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 85, Sec. 1.)

California·Code EDC Education Code - EDC·Div. 4.·Title 2. DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES·Part 30. PART 30. SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS·Ch. 4. CHAPTER 4. Identification and Referral, Assessment, Instructional Planning, Implementation,and Review·Art. 3.5. ARTICLE 3.5. Individualized Education Program for Visually Impaired Pupils

Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this article.

(a)A “functionally blind pupil” means a pupil who relies basically on senses other than vision as major channels for learning.

(b)A “pupil with low vision” means a pupil who uses vision as a channel for learning, but who may also benefit from instruction in braille.

(c)A “visually impaired pupil” means a pupil who is functionally blind or a pupil with low vision. For purposes of this article, a “visually impaired pupil” does not include a pupil who is eligible for special education and related services based on a specific learning disability identified pursuant to Section 56338.

(d)

(1)“Braille” means the system of reading and writing through touch commo

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Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this article.
(a)
A “functionally blind pupil” means a pupil who relies basically on senses other than vision as major channels for learning.
(b)
A “pupil with low vision” means a pupil who uses vision as a channel for learning, but who may also benefit from instruction in braille.
(c)
A “visually impaired pupil” means a pupil who is functionally blind or a pupil with low vision. For purposes of this article, a “visually impaired pupil” does not
include a pupil who is eligible for special education and related services based on a specific learning disability identified pursuant to Section 56338.
(d)
(1)
“Braille” means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as Unified English Braille.
(2)
Nothing in paragraph (1) shall be construed to prohibit the use of Nemeth Code for Mathematics and Science Notation in the teaching of mathematics and science, the use of Music Braille Code, or the use of International Phonetic Alphabet Braille Code.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 85, Sec. 1. (AB 3223) Effective January 1, 2019.

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