{"code":"EDC","codeName":"Education Code","section":"56856","citation":"Ed. Code, § 56856","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 8. Special Education Programs for Individuals With Exceptional Needs Residing in State Hospitals [56850. - 56865.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/title-2/division-4/part-30/chapter-8"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 440, Sec. 3.   (AB 1488)   Effective September 22, 2012.","effective":"2012-09-22","html":"<p>In order to provide appropriate special education and related services to an individual residing in a state hospital, the State Departments of Developmental Services and State Hospitals shall contract with a county superintendent of schools, nonpublic, nonsectarian school, or other agency to provide all or part of the services that the individual’s individualized education program indicates should be provided in a program other than on state hospital grounds. A contract between a state hospital and a nonpublic, nonsectarian school shall only be entered into when no appropriate public education program is available.</p>","text":"In order to provide appropriate special education and related services to an individual residing in a state hospital, the State Departments of Developmental Services and State Hospitals shall contract with a county superintendent of schools, nonpublic, nonsectarian school, or other agency to provide all or part of the services that the individual’s individualized education program indicates should be provided in a program other than on state hospital grounds. A contract between a state hospital and a nonpublic, nonsectarian school shall only be entered into when no appropriate public education program is available.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/education-code/special-education-programs-for-individuals-with-exceptional-56856","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}