California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 56441.1

Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1168, Sec. 56. Effective September 30, 2002.
(a)Services rendered by state and local agencies serving preschool children with exceptional needs and their families shall be provided in coordination with other state and local agencies. Educational agencies offering similar educational services shall coordinate and not duplicate these services. The Superintendent of Public Instruction shall identify similar services by other state and local agencies.
(b)As the preschool child approaches the age to enter an elementary school environment, the child’s preparation shall be geared toward a readiness for kindergarten and later school success.

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Cal. Educ. Code § 56441.1 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/edc/title-2-elementary-and-secondary-education/division-4-instruction-and-services/part-30-special-education-programs/chapter-4-45-special-education-programs-for-individuals-with-exceptional-needs-between-the-ages-of-three-and-five-years-inclusive/section-56441.1

Other sections in Chapter 4.45 - Special Education Programs for Individuals With Exceptional Needs Between the Ages of Three and Five Years, Inclusive

§ 56440§ 56441§ 56441.1§ 56441.2§ 56441.3§ 56441.4§ 56441.5§ 56441.6§ 56441.7§ 56441.8§ 56441.9§ 56441.11§ 56441.13§ 56441.14§ 56442§ 56443§ 56445§ 56446§ 56447.1

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