California Code of Regulations
Title 5 - Education
Division 1 - California Department of Education
Chapter 3 - Individuals with Exceptional Needs
Subchapter 1 - Special Education
Article 3 - Identification, Referral, and Assessment
Section 3021 - Referral

Universal Citation: 5 CA Code of Regs 3021

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 28, July 12, 2024

(a) All referrals for special education and related services shall initiate the assessment process and shall be documented. When a verbal referral is made, staff of the school district, SELPA, or county office shall offer assistance to the individual in making a request in writing, and shall assist the individual if the individual requests such assistance.

(b) All school staff referrals shall be written and include:

(1) A brief reason for the referral.

(2) Documentation of the resources of the regular education program that have been considered, modified, and when appropriate, the results of intervention. This documentation shall not delay the time-lines for completing the assessment plan or assessment.

1. Amendment filed 3-21-88; operative 4-20-88 (Register 88, No. 15).
2. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and NOTE filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

Note: Authority cited: Section 56100, Education Code; Reference: Sections 56300- 56303, Education Code; and 34 C.F.R. Sections 300.111 and 300.301.

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