{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"56441.7","citation":"Ed. Code, § 56441.7","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION [33000. - 65001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES [46000. - 65001.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4"},{"name":"PART 30. SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS [56000. - 56865.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-30"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4.45. Special Education Programs for Individuals With Exceptional Needs Between the Ages of Three and Five Years, Inclusive [56440. - 56447.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-30/chapter-4.45"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 311, Sec. 6.5.   Effective July 30, 1987.","effective":"1987-07-30","html":"<p>(a) The maximum caseload for a speech and language specialist providing services exclusively to individuals with exceptional needs, between the ages of three and five years, inclusive, as defined in Section <a href=\"/edc/56441.11\">56441.11</a> or <a href=\"/edc/56026\">56026</a>, shall not exceed a count of 40.</p><p>(b) The superintendent shall issue caseload guidelines or proposed regulations to local educational agencies for individuals with exceptional needs between the ages of three and five years, inclusive, by January 1, 1988.</p>","text":"(a) The maximum caseload for a speech and language specialist providing services exclusively to individuals with exceptional needs, between the ages of three and five years, inclusive, as defined in Section 56441.11 or 56026, shall not exceed a count of 40. (b) The superintendent shall issue caseload guidelines or proposed regulations to local educational agencies for individuals with exceptional needs between the ages of three and five years, inclusive, by January 1, 1988.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/special-education-programs-for-individuals-with-exceptional-56441-7","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}