California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 56446

Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 89, Sec. 42. Effective June 30, 1998. Operative July 1, 1998, by Sec. 62 of Ch. 89.

Public special education funding shall not be used to purchase regular preschool services or to purchase any instructional service other than special education and services permitted by this chapter.

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Cal. Educ. Code § 56446 (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-56446

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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