ARTICLE 3. Licensed Children’s Institutions [56836.165. - 56836.18.]

Cal. Education Code - EDC 3.

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Cal. Education Code - EDC § 56836.18. Section 56836.18.

(a) The superintendent shall establish and maintain an emergency fund for the purpose of providing relief to special education local plan areas when a licensed children’s institution, foster family home, residential medical facility, or other similar facility serving individuals with exceptional needs opens or expands in a special education local plan area during the course of the school year which impacts the special education local plan area, or when a pupil is placed in a facility for which no public or state-certified nonpublic program exists within the special education local plan area in which the pupil’s individualized education program can be implemented during the course of the school year and impacts the educational program. (b) The special education local plan area in which the impaction occurs shall be responsible for submitting a written request to the superintendent for emergency funding. The written request shall contain, at a minimum, all of the following: (1) Specific information on the new or expanded licensed children’s institution, foster family home, residential medical facility, or other similar facility described in subdivision (a), including information on the new unserved or underserved pupils residing in the facility, or specific information relating to the new unserved or underserved pupils residing in those facilities. (2) The identification of the steps undertaken demonstrating that no public special education program exists within the special education local plan area capable of programmatically meeting the needs of the identified pupils. (3) A plan from the special education local plan area describing the services to be provided. (c) The superintendent shall approve, modify, or disapprove the written request for emergency funding within 30 days of the receipt of the written request and shall notify the special education local plan area administrator, in writing, of the final decision. (d) It is the intent of the Legislature that appropriations necessary to fund these emergency situations shall be included in the Budget Act for each fiscal year.

Cal. Education Code - EDC § 56836.165. Section 56836.165.

(a) For the 2004–05 to 2020–21 fiscal years, inclusive, the Superintendent shall calculate for each special education local plan area an amount based on (1) the number of children and youth residing in foster family homes, small family homes, and foster family agencies, (2) the licensed capacity of group homes licensed by the State Department of Social Services, and (3) the number of children and youth 3 to 21 years of age, inclusive, referred by the State Department of Developmental Services who are residing in skilled nursing facilities or intermediate care facilities licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services and the number of children and youth 3 to 21 years of age, inclusive, referred by the State Department of Developmental Services who are residing in community care facilities licensed by the State Department of Social Services. (b) The department shall assign each facility described in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of subdivision (a) a severity rating. The severity ratings shall be on a scale from 1 to 14, inclusive. Foster family homes and small family homes shall be assigned a severity rating of 1. Foster family agencies shall be assigned a severity rating of 2. Facilities described in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) shall be assigned the same severity rating as its State Department of Social Services rate classification level. For facilities described in paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), skilled nursing facilities shall be assigned a severity rating of 14, intermediate care facilities shall be assigned a severity rating of 11, and community care facilities shall be assigned a severity rating of 8. (c) (1) The department shall establish a “bed allowance” for each severity level. For the 2004–05 fiscal year, the bed allowance shall be calculated as described in paragraph (2). For the 2005–06 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, the department shall increase the bed allowance by the inflation adjustment computed pursuant to Section 42238.1. The department shall not establish a bed allowance for any facility described in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subdivision (a) if it is not licensed by the State Department of Social Services or the State Department of Health Care Services. (2) (A) The bed allowance for severity level 1 shall be five hundred two dollars ($502). (B) The bed allowance for severity level 2 shall be six hundred ten dollars ($610). (C) The bed allowance for severity level 3 shall be one thousand four hundred thirty-four dollars ($1,434). (D) The bed allowance for severity level 4 shall be one thousand six hundred forty-nine dollars ($1,649). (E) The bed allowance for severity level 5 shall be one thousand eight hundred sixty-five dollars ($1,865). (F) The bed allowance for severity level 6 shall be two thousand eighty dollars ($2,080). (G) The bed allowance for severity level 7 shall be two thousand two hundred ninety-five dollars ($2,295). (H) The bed allowance for severity level 8 shall be two thousand five hundred ten dollars ($2,510). (I) The bed allowance for severity level 9 shall be five thousand four hundred fifty-one dollars ($5,451). (J) The bed allowance for severity level 10 shall be five thousand eight hundred eighty-one dollars ($5,881). (K) The bed allowance for severity level 11 shall be nine thousand four hundred sixty-seven dollars ($9,467). (L) The bed allowance for severity level 12 shall be thirteen thousand four hundred eighty-three dollars ($13,483). (M) The bed allowance for severity level 13 shall be fourteen thousand three hundred forty-three dollars ($14,343). (N) The bed allowance for severity level 14 shall be twenty thousand eighty-one dollars ($20,081). (d) (1) For each fiscal year, the department shall calculate an out-of-home care funding amount for each special education local plan area as the sum of the amounts computed pursuant to paragraphs (2), (3), and (4). The State Department of Social Services and the State Department of Developmental Services shall provide the State Department of Education with the residential counts identified in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4). (2) The number of children and youth residing on April 1 in foster family homes, small family homes, and foster family agencies located in each special education local plan area multiplied by the appropriate bed allowance. (3) The capacity on April 1 of each group home licensed by the State Department of Social Services located in each special education local plan area multiplied by the appropriate bed allowance. (4) The number on April 1 of children and youth (A) 3 to 21 years of age, inclusive, referred by the State Department of Developmental Services who are residing in skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services located in each special education local plan area multiplied by the appropriate bed allowance, and (B) 3 to 21 years of age, inclusive, referred by the State Department of Developmental Services who are residing in community care facilities licensed by the State Department of Social Services located in each special education local plan area multiplied by the appropriate bed allowance. (5) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) and paragraphs (2) and (3), for purposes of the out-of-home care funding amount for group homes, foster family homes, small family homes, and foster family agencies for the 2017–18 to 2020–21 fiscal years, inclusive, the Superintendent shall use the data received from the State Department of Social Services that was used for the funding for the 2016–17 fiscal year. (e) In determining the amount of the first principal apportionment for a fiscal year pursuant to Section 41332, the Superintendent shall continue to apportion funds from Section A of the State School Fund to each special education local plan area equal to the amount apportioned at the advance apportionment pursuant to Section 41330 for that fiscal year. (f) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) and paragraph (3) of subdivision (d), for purposes of the 2016–17 fiscal year funding for group homes, the Superintendent shall use the rate classification levels as they existed on December 31, 2016, and the capacity of each group home licensed by the State Department of Social Services located in each special education local plan area on December 31, 2016.

Cal. Education Code - EDC § 56836.168. Section 56836.168.

(a) For the 2021–22 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, the Superintendent shall calculate for each special education local plan area an amount based on the sum of all of the following amounts: (1) (A) The amount of funding generated by all foster youth. This amount shall be calculated as the sum of cumulative enrollment for foster youth 3 to 21 years of age, inclusive, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 42238.01, multiplied by the rate described in subparagraph (B). Cumulative enrollment shall be calculated at the local educational agency reporting level and use data produced by the California Longitudinal Pupil Achievement Data System pursuant to Section 60900. For purposes of this subparagraph, “local educational agency” means a school district, county office of education, or charter school. (B) For the 2021–22 fiscal year, the rate shall be one thousand five hundred nine dollars ($1,509). For each fiscal year thereafter, the rate shall be the amount calculated for the prior fiscal year pursuant to this paragraph, adjusted each year by the inflation factor described in Section 56836.142. (2) (A) (i) For the 2021–22 to 2023–24 fiscal years, inclusive, the amount of funding generated by short-term residential therapeutic program placements. This amount shall be calculated as the average daily population at short-term residential therapeutic programs located within the boundaries of the special education local plan area, which shall include the average daily population at short-term residential therapeutic programs that open or close in the middle of a fiscal year, multiplied by the rate described in subparagraph (B). (ii) For the 2024–25 fiscal year, and each fiscal year thereafter, the amount of funding generated by short-term residential therapeutic program placements and community treatment facility placements. This amount shall be calculated as the average daily population at short-term residential therapeutic programs and community treatment facilities located within the boundaries of the special education local plan area, which shall include the average daily population at short-term residential therapeutic programs and community treatment facilities that open or close in the middle of a fiscal year, multiplied by the rate described in subparagraph (B). (B) For the 2021–22 fiscal year, the rate shall be fourteen thousand six hundred three dollars ($14,603). For each fiscal year thereafter, the rate shall be the amount calculated for the prior fiscal year pursuant to this paragraph, adjusted each year by the inflation factor described in Section 56836.142. (3) The amount of funding generated by children and youth placed by the State Department of Developmental Services, calculated as follows: (A) For the 2021–22 fiscal year, the sum of all of the following amounts: (i) The number of children and youth 3 to 21 years of age, inclusive, referred by the State Department of Developmental Services who are residing in community care facilities licensed by the State Department of Social Services multiplied by a rate of three thousand three hundred fifty-eight dollars ($3,358). (ii) The number of children and youth 3 to 21 years of age, inclusive, referred by the State Department of Developmental Services who are residing in intermediate care facilities licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services multiplied by a rate of twelve thousand six hundred sixty-eight dollars ($12,668). (iii) The number of children and youth 3 to 21 years of age, inclusive, referred by the State Department of Developmental Services who are residing in skilled nursing facilities licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services multiplied by a rate of twenty-six thousand eight hundred seventy-four dollars ($26,874). (B) For each fiscal year following the 2021–22 fiscal year, the sum of the amounts described in clauses (i) to (iii), inclusive, of subparagraph (A), except that the rates used to calculate those amounts shall be the rates calculated for the prior fiscal year, adjusted each year by the inflation factor described in Section 56836.142. (b) For each charter school deemed a local educational agency for purposes of special education, only an amount equal to the amount computed pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) shall be apportioned by the Superintendent. (c) For each fiscal year, the State Department of Social Services and the State Department of Developmental Services shall provide the department with the appropriate data identified in subdivision (a), as follows: (1) The average daily population for foster youth 3 to 21 years of age, inclusive, at short-term residential therapeutic programs and community treatment facilities. (2) The number on April 1 of children and youth (A) 3 to 21 years of age, inclusive, referred by the State Department of Developmental Services who are residing in skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities licensed by the State Department of Health Care Services, and (B) 3 to 21 years of age, inclusive, referred by the State Department of Developmental Services who are residing in community care facilities licensed by the State Department of Social Services. (d) In determining the amount of the first and second principal apportionment for a fiscal year pursuant to Section 41332, the Superintendent shall continue to apportion funds from Section A of the State School Fund to each special education local plan area based on the amount apportioned in the prior fiscal year. (e) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Community treatment facility” has the same meaning as defined in Section 1502 of the Health and Safety Code. (2) “Foster youth” has the same meaning as defined in Section 42238.01. (3) “Short-term residential therapeutic program” has the same meaning as defined in Section 11400 of the Welfare and Institutions Code or Section 1502 of the Health and Safety Code.

Cal. Education Code - EDC § 56836.173. Section 56836.173.

(a) For the fiscal years 2004–05 to 2006–07, inclusive, the department shall apportion to each special education local plan area the amount determined as follows: (1) For the 2004–05 and 2005–06 fiscal years, the amount apportioned shall be as follows: (A) If the out-of-home care funding amount calculated for a special education local plan area is less than or equal to the amount a special education local plan area received pursuant to former Sections 56836.16 and 56836.17 for the 2002–03 fiscal year, the special education local plan area shall receive the same amount it received for the 2002–03 fiscal year. For purposes of this section, the amount of funding received by a special education local plan area for the 2002–03 fiscal year shall be based on the annual recertification of the 2002–03 fiscal year, as certified by the department in July of 2004. (B) For special education local plan areas other than those funded through subparagraph (A), special education local plan areas shall receive the amount received for the 2002–03 fiscal year plus the amount calculated in subparagraph (C). (C) For special education local plan areas other than those funded through subparagraph (A), each special education local plan area shall also receive the difference between the out-of-home care funding amount for the special education local plan area and the amount received for the 2002–03 fiscal year for that special education local plan area divided by the sum of the difference between the out-of-home care funding amount and the amount received in the 2002–03 fiscal year for all special education local plan areas multiplied by the amount of funds provided for Section 56836.165 in the annual Budget Act that has not been allocated in subparagraph (A) or (B). (2) For the 2006–07 fiscal year, the amount apportioned shall be as follows: (A) If the out-of-home care funding amount calculated for a special education local plan area for the 2006–07 fiscal year is less than or equal to the amount a special education local plan area received for the 2005–06 fiscal year, the special education local plan area shall receive the same amount it received for the 2005–06 fiscal year less 20 percent of the difference between the amount received for the 2005–06 fiscal year and the out-of-home care funding amount computed for the 2006–07 fiscal year. (B) For special education local plan areas other than those funded through subparagraph (A), special education local plan areas shall receive the amount received for the 2005–06 fiscal year. (C) For special education local plan areas other than those funded through subparagraph (A), each special education local plan area shall also receive the difference between the out-of-home care funding amount for that special education local plan area and the amount received for the 2005–06 fiscal year for that special education local plan area divided by the sum of the difference between the out-of-home care funding amount and the amount received in the 2005–06 fiscal year for all special education local plan areas multiplied by the amount of funds provided for Section 56836.165 in the annual Budget Act that has not been allocated in subparagraph (A) or (B). (b) (1) Commencing with the 2007–08 fiscal year, both of the following shall apply: (A) To the extent that funds are available pursuant to subclause (II) of clause (i) of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 97.2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code or subclause (II) of clause (i) of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 97.3 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or both, not more than 50 percent of the amount determined in this subdivision for the applicable fiscal year shall be apportioned by the auditor of the county containing the applicable county Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund to the special education local plan area. (B) The remaining 50 percent of the amount determined in this subdivision for the applicable fiscal year, or more if the applicable county Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund does not have sufficient funds to cover the entire percentage pursuant to subparagraph (A), shall be apportioned by the department to the special education local plan area. (2) For the 2007–08 fiscal year, the total amount apportioned to a special education local plan area pursuant to the formula established in paragraph (1) shall be as follows: (A) If the out-of-home care funding amount calculated for a special education local plan area for the 2007–08 fiscal year is less than or equal to the amount a special education local plan area received for the 2006–07 fiscal year, the special education local plan area shall receive the same amount it received for the 2006–07 fiscal year less 25 percent of the difference between the amount received for the 2006–07 fiscal year and the out-of-home care funding amount computed for the 2007–08 fiscal year. (B) For special education local plan areas other than those funded through subparagraph (A), special education local plan areas shall receive the amount received for the 2006–07 fiscal year. (C) For special education local plan areas other than those funded through subparagraph (A), each special education local plan area shall also receive the difference between the out-of-home care funding amount for that special education local plan area and the amount received for the 2006–07 fiscal year for that special education local plan area divided by the sum of the difference between the out-of-home care funding amount and the amount received in the 2006–07 fiscal year for all special education local plan areas multiplied by the amount of funds provided for Section 56836.165 in the annual Budget Act that has not been allocated in subparagraph (A) or (B). (3) For the 2008–09 fiscal year, the total amount apportioned to a special education local plan area pursuant to the formula established in paragraph (1) shall be as follows: (A) If the out-of-home care funding amount calculated for a special education local plan area for the 2008–09 fiscal year is less than or equal to the amount a special education local plan area received for the 2007–08 fiscal year, the special education local plan area shall receive the same amount it received for the 2007–08 fiscal year less 33 percent of the difference between the amount received for the 2007–08 fiscal year and the out-of-home care funding amount computed for the 2008–09 fiscal year. (B) For special education local plan areas other than those funded through subparagraph (A), special education local plan areas shall receive the amount received for the 2007–08 fiscal year. (C) For special education local plan areas other than those funded through subparagraph (A), each special education local plan area shall also receive the difference between the out-of-home care funding amount for that special education local plan area and the amount received for the 2007–08 fiscal year for that special education local plan area divided by the sum of the difference between the out-of-home care funding amount and the amount received in the 2007–08 fiscal year for all special education local plan areas multiplied by the amount of funds provided for Section 56836.165 in the annual Budget Act that has not been allocated in subparagraph (A) or (B). (4) For the 2009–10 fiscal year, the total amount apportioned to a special education local plan area pursuant to the formula established in paragraph (1) shall be as follows: (A) If the out-of-home care funding amount calculated for a special education local plan area for the 2009–10 fiscal year is less than or equal to the amount a special education local plan area received for the 2008–09 fiscal year, the special education local plan area shall receive the same amount it received for the 2008–09 fiscal year less 50 percent of the difference between the amount received for the 2008–09 fiscal year and the out-of-home care funding amount computed for the 2009–10 fiscal year. (B) For special education local plan areas other than those funded through subparagraph (A), special education local plan areas shall receive the amount received for the 2008–09 fiscal year. (C) For special education local plan areas other than those funded through subparagraph (A), each special education local plan area shall also receive the difference between the out-of-home care funding amount for that special education local plan area and the amount received for the 2008–09 fiscal year for that special education local plan area divided by the sum of the difference between the out-of-home care funding amount and the amount received in the 2008–09 fiscal year for all special education local plan areas multiplied by the amount of funds provided for Section 56836.165 in the annual Budget Act that has not been allocated in subparagraph (A) or (B). (5) For the 2010–11 to 2020–21 fiscal years, inclusive, the total amount apportioned to a special education local plan area pursuant to the formula established in paragraph (1) shall be equal to the amount calculated pursuant to Section 56836.165. If the sum of the amounts calculated pursuant to Section 56836.165 for all special education local plan areas exceeds the Budget Act appropriation for this purpose, the department shall apply proportionate reductions to all special education local plan areas. (6) For the 2021–22 fiscal year and each fiscal year thereafter, the total amount apportioned to a special education local plan area pursuant to the formula established in paragraph (1) shall be equal to the amount calculated pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 56836.168. If the sum of the amounts calculated pursuant to Section 56836.168 for all special education local plan areas exceeds the annual Budget Act appropriation for this purpose, the department shall apply proportionate reductions to all special education local plan areas. If the annual Budget Act appropriation for this purpose exceeds the sum of the amounts calculated pursuant to Section 56836.168 for all special education local plan areas, any remaining funding shall be allocated in proportion to each special local plan area’s share of that sum calculated pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 56836.168. (c) A county Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund shall not be required to provide funding for special education programs funded pursuant to this section based on clause (i) of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 97.2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or clause (i) of subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 97.3 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or both, for a fiscal year before the 2007–08 fiscal year that it has not already provided for these programs before the start of the 2007–08 fiscal year.

Cal. Education Code - EDC § 56836.175. Section 56836.175.

For purposes of this article, a “skilled nursing facility” shall have the same meaning as specified in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code, and shall be under contract with the State Department of Health Services to provide pediatric subacute care.

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