Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders

Cal. EDC § 56339

California Statutes

(

a) A pupil whose educational performance is adversely affected by a suspected or diagnosed attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and demonstrates a need for special education and related services by meeting eligibility criteria specified in paragraph (4) or (9) of subdivision (

b) of

Section of Title of the California Code of Regulations or

Section and paragraph (10) of subdivision (

b) of

Section of Title of the California Code of Regulations for the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) categories of “emotional disturbance,” “other health impairments,” or “specific learning disabilities,” is entitled to special education and related services. (

b) If a pupil with an attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is not found to be eligible for special education and related services pursuant to subdivision (a), the pupil’s instructional program shall be provided in the regular education program. (

c) It is the intent of the Legislature that local educational agencies promote coordination between special education and regular education programs to ensure that all pupils, including those with attention deficit disorders or attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, receive appropriate instructional interventions. (

d) It is further the intent of the Legislature that regular education teachers and other personnel be trained to develop an awareness about attention deficit disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders and the manifestations of those disorders, and the adaptations that can be implemented in regular education programs to address the instructional needs of pupils having these disorders.

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CollectionCalifornia Statutes
CitationCal. EDC § 56339
Date2017-01-01
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SourceCA_STAT
IdentifierEDC56339.201618655

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders

Cal. EDC § 56339

California Statutes

Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders

Cal. EDC § 56339

California Statutes

(

a) A pupil whose educational performance is adversely affected by a suspected or diagnosed attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and demonstrates a need for special education and related services by meeting eligibility criteria specified in paragraph (4) or (9) of subdivision (

b) of

Section of Title of the California Code of Regulations or

Section and paragraph (10) of subdivision (

b) of

Section of Title of the California Code of Regulations for the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.) categories of “emotional disturbance,” “other health impairments,” or “specific learning disabilities,” is entitled to special education and related services. (

b) If a pupil with an attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is not found to be eligible for special education and related services pursuant to subdivision (a), the pupil’s instructional program shall be provided in the regular education program. (

c) It is the intent of the Legislature that local educational agencies promote coordination between special education and regular education programs to ensure that all pupils, including those with attention deficit disorders or attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, receive appropriate instructional interventions. (

d) It is further the intent of the Legislature that regular education teachers and other personnel be trained to develop an awareness about attention deficit disorders and attention deficit hyperactivity disorders and the manifestations of those disorders, and the adaptations that can be implemented in regular education programs to address the instructional needs of pupils having these disorders.

Document details

CollectionCalifornia Statutes
CitationCal. EDC § 56339
Date2017-01-01
Typestatute
Languageen
SourceCA_STAT
IdentifierEDC56339.201618655