{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"56441.8","citation":"Ed. Code, § 56441.8","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":"Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 756, Sec. 32.   Effective October 9, 1991.","effective":"1991-10-09","html":"<p>Early education services for preschoolers may be provided by any of the following methods:</p><p>(a) Directly by a local educational agency. </p><p>(b) Through an interagency agreement between a local educational agency and another public agency. </p><p>(c) Through a contract with another public agency pursuant to Section <a href=\"/edc/56369\">56369</a>. </p><p>(d) Through a contract with a certified nonpublic, nonsectarian school; or nonpublic, nonsectarian agency pursuant to Section <a href=\"/edc/56366\">56366</a>. </p><p>(e) Through a contract with a nonsectarian hospital in accordance with Section <a href=\"/edc/56361.5\">56361.5</a>.</p>","text":"Early education services for preschoolers may be provided by any of the following methods: (a) Directly by a local educational agency. (b) Through an interagency agreement between a local educational agency and another public agency. (c) Through a contract with another public agency pursuant to Section 56369. (d) Through a contract with a certified nonpublic, nonsectarian school; or nonpublic, nonsectarian agency pursuant to Section 56366. (e) Through a contract with a nonsectarian hospital in accordance with Section 56361.5.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/special-education-programs-for-individuals-with-exceptional-56441-8","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}