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| 1 | + | Amended IN Assembly May 29, 2018 Amended IN Assembly March 20, 2018 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2704Introduced by Assembly Member ODonnell(Coauthor: Assembly Member Frazier)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Frazier and Eduardo Garcia)February 15, 2018 An act to amend Sections 56400, 56402, 56406, 56408, and 56410 of, to add Section 56411 to, and to repeal and add Section 56415 of, the Education Code, relating to special education programs. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2704, as amended, ODonnell. Special education programs: Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.Existing law requires the State Department of Education to award grants for the establishment of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in 32 regions in the state to provide training and services to children and young adults with disabilities and their families. Existing law establishes a minimum base rate of $150,000 for each center awarded a grant and requires a center that receives a grant to complete specified actions related to providing that training and those services. Existing law establishes a Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors of the centers and certain other members and requires the council to, among other actions, develop a uniform tracking and data collection system to be used by each center.This bill would revise and recast the provisions related to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, including requiring the department to give priority, determined by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, as specified, priority to grant applicants inunderserved or high-need regions, in those of the 32 regions in the state that do not have a center, increasing the minimum base rate for each center awarded a grant from $150,000 to $223,000 commencing with the 201920 fiscal year, start of the fiscal year after a center has been established in each of the 32 regions, and, commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, providing for an annual cost-of-living adjustment of the grant amount, as specified. The bill would impose additional requirements on centers as a condition of receiving a grant and would require the department, among other actions, to, on or before June 30, 2020, develop a data collection template for use by centers and provide guidance to centers on how to define and report data.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 56400 of the Education Code is amended to read:56400. It is the intent of the Legislature, through enactment of this chapter, to the extent feasible, to do all of the following:(a) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible in accordance with their needs and capabilities and applicable federal and state law and regulations.(b) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities receive the necessary educational support and services they need to complete their education.(c) Offer parents of children and young adults with disabilities access to accurate information, specialized training, and peer-to-peer support in their communities.(d) Ensure that parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities are full participants in their childs education, school reform, and comprehensive systems change efforts.(e) Build upon existing local and regional service delivery systems to improve, expand, and offer coordinated technical assistance to the network of existing resources available for parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities.SEC. 2. Section 56402 of the Education Code is amended to read:56402. (a) The department shall award grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in each of the 32 regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers. In the first year of operation, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15, 2002. In subsequent years, to the extent funding is available, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15 of that year.(b) (1) On and after January 1, 2019, in awarding grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability not in existence as of December 31, 2018, Disability, the department shall give priority to applicants in currently underserved or high-need regions of the state. the regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers that do not have a Family Empowerment Center on Disability.(2) The Superintendent shall determine a manner in additional criteria on the basis of which to give priority pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than February 15, 2020, and the department shall give priority in that manner once it is determined by the Superintendent.(c) Once funding is secured, and annually until all centers are established, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature documenting progress in establishing the centers.(d) The department shall develop the grant application, with advice from stakeholders, including parents and family members of children with disabilities, as well as adults with disabilities and representatives of community agencies serving children and adults with disabilities.(e) The sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be made available to the department, from the funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter, for the purpose of securing an outside contractor to develop a request for proposal, disseminate the proposal, empanel readers to evaluate the proposals, and cover other costs related to this process.SEC. 3. Section 56406 of the Education Code is amended to read:56406. (a) The department shall issue requests for proposals, select grantees, and award grants pursuant to this chapter. Grants Until the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department before the commencement of the 201920 fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(b) Grants Commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department during the 201920 fiscal year or a subsequent fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of two hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($223,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served. Commencing(c) Commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, the funding that is determined based on school enrollment of the region served shall be annually increased using the cost-of-living adjustment specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02.(c)(d) Each grant applicant shall demonstrate all of the following:(1) That the need for training and information for underserved parents of children and young adults with disabilities in the area to be served will be effectively met.(2) That services will be delivered in a manner that accomplishes all of the following:(A) All families have access to services regardless of cultural, linguistic, geographical, socioeconomic, or other similar barriers.(B) Services are provided in accordance with families linguistic and cultural preferences and needs.(C) Services are coordinated with the existing family support organizations within the region.(D) Promotes positive parent and professional collaboration with local educational agencies, special education local plan areas, and other community agencies.SEC. 4. Section 56408 of the Education Code is amended to read:56408. (a) As a condition of receipt of funds, each Family Empowerment Center on Disability that receives assistance under this chapter and serves the parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday shall do all of the following:(a)(1) Provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents of children and young adults with disabilities living in the area served by the center, particularly those families and individuals who have been underserved.(b)(2) Work with community-based organizations organizations, including community advisory committees established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 56190) of Chapter 2, and state and local agencies serving children with disabilities.(c)(3) Train and support parents of children and young adults with disabilities to do the following:(1)(A) Better understand the nature of their childrens disabilities and their childrens educational and developmental needs, including the benefits of inclusion in a least restrictive educational environment.(2)(B) Communicate effectively with personnel responsible for providing special education, early intervention, and related services.(3)(C) Participate in decisionmaking processes and the development of individualized education programs.(4)(D) Obtain appropriate information regarding the range of options, programs, services, and resources available to assist children and young adults with disabilities and their families.(5)(E) Participate in school improvement and reform activities.(6)(F) Advocate for the childs needs in a manner that promotes alternative forms of dispute resolution and positive relationships between parents and professionals.(d)(4) Subject to the availability of resources and upon parental request, attend individualized education program development meetings that include parents and personnel responsible for assessing pupil eligibility for special education and early intervention services.(e)(5) Submit data annually, in accordance with the data template established by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56411, no later than a date selected by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall select this date by June 30, 2020.(b) (1) Following the initial awarding of a grant to a Family Empowerment Center on Disability, the department shall assess the centers eligibility for continued funding, at a minimum, as follows:(A) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established during or after the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility every five years after the center is established. (B) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established before the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility during the 202122 fiscal year and every five years thereafter.(2) Assessments conducted pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on a centers demonstrated ability to meet the requirements of subdivision (a).SEC. 5. Section 56410 of the Education Code is amended to read:56410. A statewide Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability shall be established. Membership on the Family Empowerment and Disability Council may also include the executive director or representative from the early start family resource centers, Early Start Family Resource Centers, funded by the State Department of Developmental Services, and from the parent centers funded by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.). The department shall contract with an outside entity experienced with developing a statewide technical assistance disability network. A base amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) shall be made available, from the annual appropriation made for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, to support the work of the council. The Family Empowerment and Disability Council shall, at a minimum, do all of the following:(a) Provide central coordination of training and information dissemination, content, and materials for Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(b) Develop a technical assistance system and activities in accordance with a plan developed in conjunction with the directors of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(c) Ensure that an outside entity provides assistance in developing a statewide technical assistance disability network, and performs an annual, independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the services provided by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability that shall include, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the data points listed in subdivision (b) of Section 56411. The goal shall be to improve center management, parental satisfaction with the services received, and the quality and effectiveness of services delivered.(d) Assist each center to build its capacity to serve its geographic region.(e) Conduct media outreach and other public education efforts to promote the goals of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(f) Support and coordinate system change advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national level. levels.SEC. 6. Section 56411 is added to the Education Code, to read:56411. (a) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop or update a uniform and coordinated tracking and data collection system, and establish or update outcome-based evaluation procedures and processes, for use by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability to demonstrate the centers ability to meet the requirements of Section 56408. The tracking and data collection system shall not be duplicative of, and shall interface with, existing special education data systems.(b) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop a data collection template for use by centers that shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) The number of parent trainings provided by the center, including, but not limited to, trainings on individualized education programs and least restrictive educational environments.(2) The number of individualized education program meetings attended by personnel of a center.(3) The disability categories of children and young adults served by the center.(4) Demographic information, including the preferred language, of families served by the center.(5) The nature of disagreements between parents and schools or school districts, and the manner in which these disagreements were resolved with the assistance of the center.(6) Parental satisfaction with services provided by the center.(c) The department shall provide guidance to centers on how to define and report data for purposes of this section.(d) The department shall consult with the Family Empowerment and Disability Council on the development of the data collection template.SEC. 7. Section 56415 of the Education Code is repealed.SEC. 8. Section 56415 is added to the Education Code, to read:56415. On or before June 30, 2020, the department shall do both of the following:(a) Inform parents of children with disabilities of the availability of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability services by including in its notice of procedural safeguards information on the purpose of centers as well as the Internet Web address of its Internet Web site that lists contact information for the centers.(b) Include the information described in subdivision (a) on all of the departments translated versions of its notice of procedural safeguards and on a sample notice of procedural safeguards that it shall maintain on its Internet Web site. | |
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| 3 | + | Amended IN Assembly May 29, 2018 Amended IN Assembly March 20, 2018 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 2704Introduced by Assembly Member ODonnell(Coauthor: Assembly Member Frazier)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Frazier and Eduardo Garcia)February 15, 2018 An act to amend Sections 56400, 56402, 56406, 56408, and 56410 of, to add Section 56411 to, and to repeal and add Section 56415 of, the Education Code, relating to special education programs. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 2704, as amended, ODonnell. Special education programs: Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.Existing law requires the State Department of Education to award grants for the establishment of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in 32 regions in the state to provide training and services to children and young adults with disabilities and their families. Existing law establishes a minimum base rate of $150,000 for each center awarded a grant and requires a center that receives a grant to complete specified actions related to providing that training and those services. Existing law establishes a Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors of the centers and certain other members and requires the council to, among other actions, develop a uniform tracking and data collection system to be used by each center.This bill would revise and recast the provisions related to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, including requiring the department to give priority, determined by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, as specified, priority to grant applicants inunderserved or high-need regions, in those of the 32 regions in the state that do not have a center, increasing the minimum base rate for each center awarded a grant from $150,000 to $223,000 commencing with the 201920 fiscal year, start of the fiscal year after a center has been established in each of the 32 regions, and, commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, providing for an annual cost-of-living adjustment of the grant amount, as specified. The bill would impose additional requirements on centers as a condition of receiving a grant and would require the department, among other actions, to, on or before June 30, 2020, develop a data collection template for use by centers and provide guidance to centers on how to define and report data.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO | |
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| 14 | + | Introduced by Assembly Member ODonnell(Coauthor: Assembly Member Frazier)(Coauthors: Assembly Members Frazier and Eduardo Garcia)February 15, 2018 | |
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| 20 | 19 | An act to amend Sections 56400, 56402, 56406, 56408, and 56410 of, to add Section 56411 to, and to repeal and add Section 56415 of, the Education Code, relating to special education programs. | |
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| 24 | 23 | ## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST | |
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| 26 | 25 | AB 2704, as amended, ODonnell. Special education programs: Family Empowerment Centers on Disability. | |
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| 28 | - | Existing law requires the State Department of Education to award grants for the establishment of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in 32 regions in the state to provide training and services to children and young adults with disabilities and their families. Existing law establishes a minimum base rate of $150,000 for each center awarded a grant and requires a center that receives a grant to complete specified actions related to providing that training and those services. Existing law establishes a Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors of the centers and certain other members and requires the council to, among other actions, develop a uniform tracking and data collection system to be used by each center.This bill would revise and recast the provisions related to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, including requiring the department to give priority to grant applicants in those of the 32 regions in the state that do not have a center, increasing the minimum base rate for each center awarded a grant from $150,000 to $223,000 commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a center has been established in each of the 32 regions, and, commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, providing for an annual cost-of-living adjustment of the grant amount, as specified. The bill would impose additional requirements on centers as a condition of receiving a grant and would require the department, among other actions, to, on or before June 30, 2020, develop a data collection template for use by centers and provide guidance to centers on how to define and report data. | |
| 27 | + | Existing law requires the State Department of Education to award grants for the establishment of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in 32 regions in the state to provide training and services to children and young adults with disabilities and their families. Existing law establishes a minimum base rate of $150,000 for each center awarded a grant and requires a center that receives a grant to complete specified actions related to providing that training and those services. Existing law establishes a Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors of the centers and certain other members and requires the council to, among other actions, develop a uniform tracking and data collection system to be used by each center.This bill would revise and recast the provisions related to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, including requiring the department to give priority, determined by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, as specified, priority to grant applicants inunderserved or high-need regions, in those of the 32 regions in the state that do not have a center, increasing the minimum base rate for each center awarded a grant from $150,000 to $223,000 commencing with the 201920 fiscal year, start of the fiscal year after a center has been established in each of the 32 regions, and, commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, providing for an annual cost-of-living adjustment of the grant amount, as specified. The bill would impose additional requirements on centers as a condition of receiving a grant and would require the department, among other actions, to, on or before June 30, 2020, develop a data collection template for use by centers and provide guidance to centers on how to define and report data. | |
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| 30 | 29 | Existing law requires the State Department of Education to award grants for the establishment of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in 32 regions in the state to provide training and services to children and young adults with disabilities and their families. Existing law establishes a minimum base rate of $150,000 for each center awarded a grant and requires a center that receives a grant to complete specified actions related to providing that training and those services. Existing law establishes a Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors of the centers and certain other members and requires the council to, among other actions, develop a uniform tracking and data collection system to be used by each center. | |
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| 32 | - | This bill would revise and recast the provisions related to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, including requiring the department to give priority to grant applicants in those of the 32 regions in the state that do not have a center, increasing the minimum base rate for each center awarded a grant from $150,000 to $223,000 commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a center has been established in each of the 32 regions, and, commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, providing for an annual cost-of-living adjustment of the grant amount, as specified. The bill would impose additional requirements on centers as a condition of receiving a grant and would require the department, among other actions, to, on or before June 30, 2020, develop a data collection template for use by centers and provide guidance to centers on how to define and report data. | |
| 31 | + | This bill would revise and recast the provisions related to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, including requiring the department to give priority, determined by the Superintendent of Public Instruction, as specified, priority to grant applicants inunderserved or high-need regions, in those of the 32 regions in the state that do not have a center, increasing the minimum base rate for each center awarded a grant from $150,000 to $223,000 commencing with the 201920 fiscal year, start of the fiscal year after a center has been established in each of the 32 regions, and, commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, providing for an annual cost-of-living adjustment of the grant amount, as specified. The bill would impose additional requirements on centers as a condition of receiving a grant and would require the department, among other actions, to, on or before June 30, 2020, develop a data collection template for use by centers and provide guidance to centers on how to define and report data. | |
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| 38 | - | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 56400 of the Education Code is amended to read:56400. It is the intent of the Legislature, through enactment of this chapter, to the extent feasible, to do all of the following:(a) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible in accordance with their needs and capabilities and applicable federal and state law and regulations.(b) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities receive the necessary educational support and services they need to complete their education.(c) Offer parents of children and young adults with disabilities access to accurate information, specialized training, and peer-to-peer support in their communities.(d) Ensure that parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities are full participants in their childs education, school reform, and comprehensive systems change efforts.(e) Build upon existing local and regional service delivery systems to improve, expand, and offer coordinated technical assistance to the network of existing resources available for parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities.SEC. 2. Section 56402 of the Education Code is amended to read:56402. (a) The department shall award grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in each of the 32 regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers. In the first year of operation, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15, 2002. In subsequent years, to the extent funding is available, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15 of that year.(b) (1) On and after January 1, 2019, in awarding grants to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, the department shall give priority to applicants in | |
| 37 | + | The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 56400 of the Education Code is amended to read:56400. It is the intent of the Legislature, through enactment of this chapter, to the extent feasible, to do all of the following:(a) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible in accordance with their needs and capabilities and applicable federal and state law and regulations.(b) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities receive the necessary educational support and services they need to complete their education.(c) Offer parents of children and young adults with disabilities access to accurate information, specialized training, and peer-to-peer support in their communities.(d) Ensure that parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities are full participants in their childs education, school reform, and comprehensive systems change efforts.(e) Build upon existing local and regional service delivery systems to improve, expand, and offer coordinated technical assistance to the network of existing resources available for parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities.SEC. 2. Section 56402 of the Education Code is amended to read:56402. (a) The department shall award grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in each of the 32 regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers. In the first year of operation, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15, 2002. In subsequent years, to the extent funding is available, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15 of that year.(b) (1) On and after January 1, 2019, in awarding grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability not in existence as of December 31, 2018, Disability, the department shall give priority to applicants in currently underserved or high-need regions of the state. the regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers that do not have a Family Empowerment Center on Disability.(2) The Superintendent shall determine a manner in additional criteria on the basis of which to give priority pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than February 15, 2020, and the department shall give priority in that manner once it is determined by the Superintendent.(c) Once funding is secured, and annually until all centers are established, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature documenting progress in establishing the centers.(d) The department shall develop the grant application, with advice from stakeholders, including parents and family members of children with disabilities, as well as adults with disabilities and representatives of community agencies serving children and adults with disabilities.(e) The sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be made available to the department, from the funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter, for the purpose of securing an outside contractor to develop a request for proposal, disseminate the proposal, empanel readers to evaluate the proposals, and cover other costs related to this process.SEC. 3. Section 56406 of the Education Code is amended to read:56406. (a) The department shall issue requests for proposals, select grantees, and award grants pursuant to this chapter. Grants Until the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department before the commencement of the 201920 fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(b) Grants Commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department during the 201920 fiscal year or a subsequent fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of two hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($223,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served. Commencing(c) Commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, the funding that is determined based on school enrollment of the region served shall be annually increased using the cost-of-living adjustment specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02.(c)(d) Each grant applicant shall demonstrate all of the following:(1) That the need for training and information for underserved parents of children and young adults with disabilities in the area to be served will be effectively met.(2) That services will be delivered in a manner that accomplishes all of the following:(A) All families have access to services regardless of cultural, linguistic, geographical, socioeconomic, or other similar barriers.(B) Services are provided in accordance with families linguistic and cultural preferences and needs.(C) Services are coordinated with the existing family support organizations within the region.(D) Promotes positive parent and professional collaboration with local educational agencies, special education local plan areas, and other community agencies.SEC. 4. Section 56408 of the Education Code is amended to read:56408. (a) As a condition of receipt of funds, each Family Empowerment Center on Disability that receives assistance under this chapter and serves the parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday shall do all of the following:(a)(1) Provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents of children and young adults with disabilities living in the area served by the center, particularly those families and individuals who have been underserved.(b)(2) Work with community-based organizations organizations, including community advisory committees established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 56190) of Chapter 2, and state and local agencies serving children with disabilities.(c)(3) Train and support parents of children and young adults with disabilities to do the following:(1)(A) Better understand the nature of their childrens disabilities and their childrens educational and developmental needs, including the benefits of inclusion in a least restrictive educational environment.(2)(B) Communicate effectively with personnel responsible for providing special education, early intervention, and related services.(3)(C) Participate in decisionmaking processes and the development of individualized education programs.(4)(D) Obtain appropriate information regarding the range of options, programs, services, and resources available to assist children and young adults with disabilities and their families.(5)(E) Participate in school improvement and reform activities.(6)(F) Advocate for the childs needs in a manner that promotes alternative forms of dispute resolution and positive relationships between parents and professionals.(d)(4) Subject to the availability of resources and upon parental request, attend individualized education program development meetings that include parents and personnel responsible for assessing pupil eligibility for special education and early intervention services.(e)(5) Submit data annually, in accordance with the data template established by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56411, no later than a date selected by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall select this date by June 30, 2020.(b) (1) Following the initial awarding of a grant to a Family Empowerment Center on Disability, the department shall assess the centers eligibility for continued funding, at a minimum, as follows:(A) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established during or after the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility every five years after the center is established. (B) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established before the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility during the 202122 fiscal year and every five years thereafter.(2) Assessments conducted pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on a centers demonstrated ability to meet the requirements of subdivision (a).SEC. 5. Section 56410 of the Education Code is amended to read:56410. A statewide Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability shall be established. Membership on the Family Empowerment and Disability Council may also include the executive director or representative from the early start family resource centers, Early Start Family Resource Centers, funded by the State Department of Developmental Services, and from the parent centers funded by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.). The department shall contract with an outside entity experienced with developing a statewide technical assistance disability network. A base amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) shall be made available, from the annual appropriation made for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, to support the work of the council. The Family Empowerment and Disability Council shall, at a minimum, do all of the following:(a) Provide central coordination of training and information dissemination, content, and materials for Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(b) Develop a technical assistance system and activities in accordance with a plan developed in conjunction with the directors of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(c) Ensure that an outside entity provides assistance in developing a statewide technical assistance disability network, and performs an annual, independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the services provided by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability that shall include, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the data points listed in subdivision (b) of Section 56411. The goal shall be to improve center management, parental satisfaction with the services received, and the quality and effectiveness of services delivered.(d) Assist each center to build its capacity to serve its geographic region.(e) Conduct media outreach and other public education efforts to promote the goals of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(f) Support and coordinate system change advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national level. levels.SEC. 6. Section 56411 is added to the Education Code, to read:56411. (a) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop or update a uniform and coordinated tracking and data collection system, and establish or update outcome-based evaluation procedures and processes, for use by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability to demonstrate the centers ability to meet the requirements of Section 56408. The tracking and data collection system shall not be duplicative of, and shall interface with, existing special education data systems.(b) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop a data collection template for use by centers that shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) The number of parent trainings provided by the center, including, but not limited to, trainings on individualized education programs and least restrictive educational environments.(2) The number of individualized education program meetings attended by personnel of a center.(3) The disability categories of children and young adults served by the center.(4) Demographic information, including the preferred language, of families served by the center.(5) The nature of disagreements between parents and schools or school districts, and the manner in which these disagreements were resolved with the assistance of the center.(6) Parental satisfaction with services provided by the center.(c) The department shall provide guidance to centers on how to define and report data for purposes of this section.(d) The department shall consult with the Family Empowerment and Disability Council on the development of the data collection template.SEC. 7. Section 56415 of the Education Code is repealed.SEC. 8. Section 56415 is added to the Education Code, to read:56415. On or before June 30, 2020, the department shall do both of the following:(a) Inform parents of children with disabilities of the availability of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability services by including in its notice of procedural safeguards information on the purpose of centers as well as the Internet Web address of its Internet Web site that lists contact information for the centers.(b) Include the information described in subdivision (a) on all of the departments translated versions of its notice of procedural safeguards and on a sample notice of procedural safeguards that it shall maintain on its Internet Web site. | |
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| 40 | 39 | The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 42 | 41 | ## The people of the State of California do enact as follows: | |
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| 44 | 43 | SECTION 1. Section 56400 of the Education Code is amended to read:56400. It is the intent of the Legislature, through enactment of this chapter, to the extent feasible, to do all of the following:(a) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible in accordance with their needs and capabilities and applicable federal and state law and regulations.(b) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities receive the necessary educational support and services they need to complete their education.(c) Offer parents of children and young adults with disabilities access to accurate information, specialized training, and peer-to-peer support in their communities.(d) Ensure that parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities are full participants in their childs education, school reform, and comprehensive systems change efforts.(e) Build upon existing local and regional service delivery systems to improve, expand, and offer coordinated technical assistance to the network of existing resources available for parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities. | |
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| 46 | 45 | SECTION 1. Section 56400 of the Education Code is amended to read: | |
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| 48 | 47 | ### SECTION 1. | |
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| 50 | 49 | 56400. It is the intent of the Legislature, through enactment of this chapter, to the extent feasible, to do all of the following:(a) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible in accordance with their needs and capabilities and applicable federal and state law and regulations.(b) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities receive the necessary educational support and services they need to complete their education.(c) Offer parents of children and young adults with disabilities access to accurate information, specialized training, and peer-to-peer support in their communities.(d) Ensure that parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities are full participants in their childs education, school reform, and comprehensive systems change efforts.(e) Build upon existing local and regional service delivery systems to improve, expand, and offer coordinated technical assistance to the network of existing resources available for parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities. | |
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| 52 | 51 | 56400. It is the intent of the Legislature, through enactment of this chapter, to the extent feasible, to do all of the following:(a) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible in accordance with their needs and capabilities and applicable federal and state law and regulations.(b) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities receive the necessary educational support and services they need to complete their education.(c) Offer parents of children and young adults with disabilities access to accurate information, specialized training, and peer-to-peer support in their communities.(d) Ensure that parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities are full participants in their childs education, school reform, and comprehensive systems change efforts.(e) Build upon existing local and regional service delivery systems to improve, expand, and offer coordinated technical assistance to the network of existing resources available for parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities. | |
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| 54 | 53 | 56400. It is the intent of the Legislature, through enactment of this chapter, to the extent feasible, to do all of the following:(a) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible in accordance with their needs and capabilities and applicable federal and state law and regulations.(b) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities receive the necessary educational support and services they need to complete their education.(c) Offer parents of children and young adults with disabilities access to accurate information, specialized training, and peer-to-peer support in their communities.(d) Ensure that parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities are full participants in their childs education, school reform, and comprehensive systems change efforts.(e) Build upon existing local and regional service delivery systems to improve, expand, and offer coordinated technical assistance to the network of existing resources available for parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities. | |
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| 58 | 57 | 56400. It is the intent of the Legislature, through enactment of this chapter, to the extent feasible, to do all of the following: | |
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| 60 | 59 | (a) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities are provided a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible in accordance with their needs and capabilities and applicable federal and state law and regulations. | |
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| 62 | 61 | (b) Ensure that children and young adults with disabilities receive the necessary educational support and services they need to complete their education. | |
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| 64 | 63 | (c) Offer parents of children and young adults with disabilities access to accurate information, specialized training, and peer-to-peer support in their communities. | |
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| 66 | 65 | (d) Ensure that parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities are full participants in their childs education, school reform, and comprehensive systems change efforts. | |
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| 68 | 67 | (e) Build upon existing local and regional service delivery systems to improve, expand, and offer coordinated technical assistance to the network of existing resources available for parents and families of children and young adults with disabilities. | |
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| 70 | - | SEC. 2. Section 56402 of the Education Code is amended to read:56402. (a) The department shall award grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in each of the 32 regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers. In the first year of operation, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15, 2002. In subsequent years, to the extent funding is available, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15 of that year.(b) (1) On and after January 1, 2019, in awarding grants to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, the department shall give priority to applicants in the regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers that do not have a Family Empowerment Center on Disability.(2) The Superintendent shall determine additional criteria on the basis of which to give priority pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than February 15, 2020, and the department shall give priority in that manner once it is determined by the Superintendent.(c) Once funding is secured, and annually until all centers are established, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature documenting progress in establishing the centers.(d) The department shall develop the grant application, with advice from stakeholders, including parents and family members of children with disabilities, as well as adults with disabilities and representatives of community agencies serving children and adults with disabilities.(e) The sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be made available to the department, from the funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter, for the purpose of securing an outside contractor to develop a request for proposal, disseminate the proposal, empanel readers to evaluate the proposals, and cover other costs related to this process. | |
| 69 | + | SEC. 2. Section 56402 of the Education Code is amended to read:56402. (a) The department shall award grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in each of the 32 regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers. In the first year of operation, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15, 2002. In subsequent years, to the extent funding is available, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15 of that year.(b) (1) On and after January 1, 2019, in awarding grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability not in existence as of December 31, 2018, Disability, the department shall give priority to applicants in currently underserved or high-need regions of the state. the regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers that do not have a Family Empowerment Center on Disability.(2) The Superintendent shall determine a manner in additional criteria on the basis of which to give priority pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than February 15, 2020, and the department shall give priority in that manner once it is determined by the Superintendent.(c) Once funding is secured, and annually until all centers are established, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature documenting progress in establishing the centers.(d) The department shall develop the grant application, with advice from stakeholders, including parents and family members of children with disabilities, as well as adults with disabilities and representatives of community agencies serving children and adults with disabilities.(e) The sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be made available to the department, from the funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter, for the purpose of securing an outside contractor to develop a request for proposal, disseminate the proposal, empanel readers to evaluate the proposals, and cover other costs related to this process. | |
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| 72 | 71 | SEC. 2. Section 56402 of the Education Code is amended to read: | |
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| 74 | 73 | ### SEC. 2. | |
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| 76 | - | 56402. (a) The department shall award grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in each of the 32 regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers. In the first year of operation, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15, 2002. In subsequent years, to the extent funding is available, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15 of that year.(b) (1) On and after January 1, 2019, in awarding grants to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, the department shall give priority to applicants in the regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers that do not have a Family Empowerment Center on Disability.(2) The Superintendent shall determine additional criteria on the basis of which to give priority pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than February 15, 2020, and the department shall give priority in that manner once it is determined by the Superintendent.(c) Once funding is secured, and annually until all centers are established, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature documenting progress in establishing the centers.(d) The department shall develop the grant application, with advice from stakeholders, including parents and family members of children with disabilities, as well as adults with disabilities and representatives of community agencies serving children and adults with disabilities.(e) The sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be made available to the department, from the funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter, for the purpose of securing an outside contractor to develop a request for proposal, disseminate the proposal, empanel readers to evaluate the proposals, and cover other costs related to this process. | |
| 75 | + | 56402. (a) The department shall award grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in each of the 32 regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers. In the first year of operation, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15, 2002. In subsequent years, to the extent funding is available, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15 of that year.(b) (1) On and after January 1, 2019, in awarding grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability not in existence as of December 31, 2018, Disability, the department shall give priority to applicants in currently underserved or high-need regions of the state. the regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers that do not have a Family Empowerment Center on Disability.(2) The Superintendent shall determine a manner in additional criteria on the basis of which to give priority pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than February 15, 2020, and the department shall give priority in that manner once it is determined by the Superintendent.(c) Once funding is secured, and annually until all centers are established, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature documenting progress in establishing the centers.(d) The department shall develop the grant application, with advice from stakeholders, including parents and family members of children with disabilities, as well as adults with disabilities and representatives of community agencies serving children and adults with disabilities.(e) The sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be made available to the department, from the funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter, for the purpose of securing an outside contractor to develop a request for proposal, disseminate the proposal, empanel readers to evaluate the proposals, and cover other costs related to this process. | |
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| 78 | - | 56402. (a) The department shall award grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in each of the 32 regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers. In the first year of operation, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15, 2002. In subsequent years, to the extent funding is available, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15 of that year.(b) (1) On and after January 1, 2019, in awarding grants to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, the department shall give priority to applicants in the regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers that do not have a Family Empowerment Center on Disability.(2) The Superintendent shall determine additional criteria on the basis of which to give priority pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than February 15, 2020, and the department shall give priority in that manner once it is determined by the Superintendent.(c) Once funding is secured, and annually until all centers are established, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature documenting progress in establishing the centers.(d) The department shall develop the grant application, with advice from stakeholders, including parents and family members of children with disabilities, as well as adults with disabilities and representatives of community agencies serving children and adults with disabilities.(e) The sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be made available to the department, from the funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter, for the purpose of securing an outside contractor to develop a request for proposal, disseminate the proposal, empanel readers to evaluate the proposals, and cover other costs related to this process. | |
| 77 | + | 56402. (a) The department shall award grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in each of the 32 regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers. In the first year of operation, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15, 2002. In subsequent years, to the extent funding is available, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15 of that year.(b) (1) On and after January 1, 2019, in awarding grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability not in existence as of December 31, 2018, Disability, the department shall give priority to applicants in currently underserved or high-need regions of the state. the regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers that do not have a Family Empowerment Center on Disability.(2) The Superintendent shall determine a manner in additional criteria on the basis of which to give priority pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than February 15, 2020, and the department shall give priority in that manner once it is determined by the Superintendent.(c) Once funding is secured, and annually until all centers are established, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature documenting progress in establishing the centers.(d) The department shall develop the grant application, with advice from stakeholders, including parents and family members of children with disabilities, as well as adults with disabilities and representatives of community agencies serving children and adults with disabilities.(e) The sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be made available to the department, from the funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter, for the purpose of securing an outside contractor to develop a request for proposal, disseminate the proposal, empanel readers to evaluate the proposals, and cover other costs related to this process. | |
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| 80 | - | 56402. (a) The department shall award grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in each of the 32 regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers. In the first year of operation, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15, 2002. In subsequent years, to the extent funding is available, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15 of that year.(b) (1) On and after January 1, 2019, in awarding grants to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, the department shall give priority to applicants in the regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers that do not have a Family Empowerment Center on Disability.(2) The Superintendent shall determine additional criteria on the basis of which to give priority pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than February 15, 2020, and the department shall give priority in that manner once it is determined by the Superintendent.(c) Once funding is secured, and annually until all centers are established, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature documenting progress in establishing the centers.(d) The department shall develop the grant application, with advice from stakeholders, including parents and family members of children with disabilities, as well as adults with disabilities and representatives of community agencies serving children and adults with disabilities.(e) The sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be made available to the department, from the funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter, for the purpose of securing an outside contractor to develop a request for proposal, disseminate the proposal, empanel readers to evaluate the proposals, and cover other costs related to this process. | |
| 79 | + | 56402. (a) The department shall award grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in each of the 32 regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers. In the first year of operation, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15, 2002. In subsequent years, to the extent funding is available, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15 of that year.(b) (1) On and after January 1, 2019, in awarding grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability not in existence as of December 31, 2018, Disability, the department shall give priority to applicants in currently underserved or high-need regions of the state. the regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers that do not have a Family Empowerment Center on Disability.(2) The Superintendent shall determine a manner in additional criteria on the basis of which to give priority pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than February 15, 2020, and the department shall give priority in that manner once it is determined by the Superintendent.(c) Once funding is secured, and annually until all centers are established, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature documenting progress in establishing the centers.(d) The department shall develop the grant application, with advice from stakeholders, including parents and family members of children with disabilities, as well as adults with disabilities and representatives of community agencies serving children and adults with disabilities.(e) The sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be made available to the department, from the funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter, for the purpose of securing an outside contractor to develop a request for proposal, disseminate the proposal, empanel readers to evaluate the proposals, and cover other costs related to this process. | |
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| 84 | 83 | 56402. (a) The department shall award grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability in each of the 32 regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers. In the first year of operation, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15, 2002. In subsequent years, to the extent funding is available, the department shall award these grants no later than February 15 of that year. | |
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| 86 | - | (b) (1) On and after January 1, 2019, in awarding grants to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, the department shall give priority to applicants in the regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers that do not have a Family Empowerment Center on Disability. | |
| 85 | + | (b) (1) On and after January 1, 2019, in awarding grants to establish Family Empowerment Centers on Disability not in existence as of December 31, 2018, Disability, the department shall give priority to applicants in currently underserved or high-need regions of the state. the regions in the state established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers that do not have a Family Empowerment Center on Disability. | |
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| 88 | - | (2) The Superintendent shall determine additional criteria on the basis of which to give priority pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than February 15, 2020, and the department shall give priority in that manner once it is determined by the Superintendent. | |
| 87 | + | (2) The Superintendent shall determine a manner in additional criteria on the basis of which to give priority pursuant to paragraph (1) no later than February 15, 2020, and the department shall give priority in that manner once it is determined by the Superintendent. | |
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| 90 | 89 | (c) Once funding is secured, and annually until all centers are established, the department shall submit a report to the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature documenting progress in establishing the centers. | |
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| 92 | 91 | (d) The department shall develop the grant application, with advice from stakeholders, including parents and family members of children with disabilities, as well as adults with disabilities and representatives of community agencies serving children and adults with disabilities. | |
| 93 | 92 | ||
| 94 | 93 | (e) The sum of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be made available to the department, from the funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter, for the purpose of securing an outside contractor to develop a request for proposal, disseminate the proposal, empanel readers to evaluate the proposals, and cover other costs related to this process. | |
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| 96 | - | SEC. 3. Section 56406 of the Education Code is amended to read:56406. (a) The department shall issue requests for proposals, select grantees, and award grants pursuant to this chapter. Until the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(b) Commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of two hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($223,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(c) Commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, the funding that is determined based on school enrollment of the region served shall be annually increased using the cost-of-living adjustment specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02.(d) Each grant applicant shall demonstrate all of the following:(1) That the need for training and information for underserved parents of children and young adults with disabilities in the area to be served will be effectively met.(2) That services will be delivered in a manner that accomplishes all of the following:(A) All families have access to services regardless of cultural, linguistic, geographical, socioeconomic, or other similar barriers.(B) Services are provided in accordance with families linguistic and cultural preferences and needs.(C) Services are coordinated with the existing family support organizations within the region.(D) Promotes positive parent and professional collaboration with local educational agencies, special education local plan areas, and other community agencies. | |
| 95 | + | SEC. 3. Section 56406 of the Education Code is amended to read:56406. (a) The department shall issue requests for proposals, select grantees, and award grants pursuant to this chapter. Grants Until the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department before the commencement of the 201920 fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(b) Grants Commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department during the 201920 fiscal year or a subsequent fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of two hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($223,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served. Commencing(c) Commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, the funding that is determined based on school enrollment of the region served shall be annually increased using the cost-of-living adjustment specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02.(c)(d) Each grant applicant shall demonstrate all of the following:(1) That the need for training and information for underserved parents of children and young adults with disabilities in the area to be served will be effectively met.(2) That services will be delivered in a manner that accomplishes all of the following:(A) All families have access to services regardless of cultural, linguistic, geographical, socioeconomic, or other similar barriers.(B) Services are provided in accordance with families linguistic and cultural preferences and needs.(C) Services are coordinated with the existing family support organizations within the region.(D) Promotes positive parent and professional collaboration with local educational agencies, special education local plan areas, and other community agencies. | |
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| 98 | 97 | SEC. 3. Section 56406 of the Education Code is amended to read: | |
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| 100 | 99 | ### SEC. 3. | |
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| 102 | - | 56406. (a) The department shall issue requests for proposals, select grantees, and award grants pursuant to this chapter. Until the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(b) Commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of two hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($223,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(c) Commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, the funding that is determined based on school enrollment of the region served shall be annually increased using the cost-of-living adjustment specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02.(d) Each grant applicant shall demonstrate all of the following:(1) That the need for training and information for underserved parents of children and young adults with disabilities in the area to be served will be effectively met.(2) That services will be delivered in a manner that accomplishes all of the following:(A) All families have access to services regardless of cultural, linguistic, geographical, socioeconomic, or other similar barriers.(B) Services are provided in accordance with families linguistic and cultural preferences and needs.(C) Services are coordinated with the existing family support organizations within the region.(D) Promotes positive parent and professional collaboration with local educational agencies, special education local plan areas, and other community agencies. | |
| 101 | + | 56406. (a) The department shall issue requests for proposals, select grantees, and award grants pursuant to this chapter. Grants Until the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department before the commencement of the 201920 fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(b) Grants Commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department during the 201920 fiscal year or a subsequent fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of two hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($223,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served. Commencing(c) Commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, the funding that is determined based on school enrollment of the region served shall be annually increased using the cost-of-living adjustment specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02.(c)(d) Each grant applicant shall demonstrate all of the following:(1) That the need for training and information for underserved parents of children and young adults with disabilities in the area to be served will be effectively met.(2) That services will be delivered in a manner that accomplishes all of the following:(A) All families have access to services regardless of cultural, linguistic, geographical, socioeconomic, or other similar barriers.(B) Services are provided in accordance with families linguistic and cultural preferences and needs.(C) Services are coordinated with the existing family support organizations within the region.(D) Promotes positive parent and professional collaboration with local educational agencies, special education local plan areas, and other community agencies. | |
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| 104 | - | 56406. (a) The department shall issue requests for proposals, select grantees, and award grants pursuant to this chapter. Until the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(b) Commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of two hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($223,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(c) Commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, the funding that is determined based on school enrollment of the region served shall be annually increased using the cost-of-living adjustment specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02.(d) Each grant applicant shall demonstrate all of the following:(1) That the need for training and information for underserved parents of children and young adults with disabilities in the area to be served will be effectively met.(2) That services will be delivered in a manner that accomplishes all of the following:(A) All families have access to services regardless of cultural, linguistic, geographical, socioeconomic, or other similar barriers.(B) Services are provided in accordance with families linguistic and cultural preferences and needs.(C) Services are coordinated with the existing family support organizations within the region.(D) Promotes positive parent and professional collaboration with local educational agencies, special education local plan areas, and other community agencies. | |
| 103 | + | 56406. (a) The department shall issue requests for proposals, select grantees, and award grants pursuant to this chapter. Grants Until the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department before the commencement of the 201920 fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(b) Grants Commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department during the 201920 fiscal year or a subsequent fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of two hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($223,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served. Commencing(c) Commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, the funding that is determined based on school enrollment of the region served shall be annually increased using the cost-of-living adjustment specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02.(c)(d) Each grant applicant shall demonstrate all of the following:(1) That the need for training and information for underserved parents of children and young adults with disabilities in the area to be served will be effectively met.(2) That services will be delivered in a manner that accomplishes all of the following:(A) All families have access to services regardless of cultural, linguistic, geographical, socioeconomic, or other similar barriers.(B) Services are provided in accordance with families linguistic and cultural preferences and needs.(C) Services are coordinated with the existing family support organizations within the region.(D) Promotes positive parent and professional collaboration with local educational agencies, special education local plan areas, and other community agencies. | |
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| 106 | - | 56406. (a) The department shall issue requests for proposals, select grantees, and award grants pursuant to this chapter. Until the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(b) Commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of two hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($223,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(c) Commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, the funding that is determined based on school enrollment of the region served shall be annually increased using the cost-of-living adjustment specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02.(d) Each grant applicant shall demonstrate all of the following:(1) That the need for training and information for underserved parents of children and young adults with disabilities in the area to be served will be effectively met.(2) That services will be delivered in a manner that accomplishes all of the following:(A) All families have access to services regardless of cultural, linguistic, geographical, socioeconomic, or other similar barriers.(B) Services are provided in accordance with families linguistic and cultural preferences and needs.(C) Services are coordinated with the existing family support organizations within the region.(D) Promotes positive parent and professional collaboration with local educational agencies, special education local plan areas, and other community agencies. | |
| 105 | + | 56406. (a) The department shall issue requests for proposals, select grantees, and award grants pursuant to this chapter. Grants Until the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department before the commencement of the 201920 fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served.(b) Grants Commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department during the 201920 fiscal year or a subsequent fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following:(1) Establishes a minimum base rate of two hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($223,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday.(2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served. Commencing(c) Commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, the funding that is determined based on school enrollment of the region served shall be annually increased using the cost-of-living adjustment specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02.(c)(d) Each grant applicant shall demonstrate all of the following:(1) That the need for training and information for underserved parents of children and young adults with disabilities in the area to be served will be effectively met.(2) That services will be delivered in a manner that accomplishes all of the following:(A) All families have access to services regardless of cultural, linguistic, geographical, socioeconomic, or other similar barriers.(B) Services are provided in accordance with families linguistic and cultural preferences and needs.(C) Services are coordinated with the existing family support organizations within the region.(D) Promotes positive parent and professional collaboration with local educational agencies, special education local plan areas, and other community agencies. | |
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| 110 | - | 56406. (a) The department shall issue requests for proposals, select grantees, and award grants pursuant to this chapter. Until the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following: | |
| 109 | + | 56406. (a) The department shall issue requests for proposals, select grantees, and award grants pursuant to this chapter. Grants Until the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department before the commencement of the 201920 fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following: | |
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| 112 | 111 | (1) Establishes a minimum base rate of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday. | |
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| 114 | 113 | (2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served. | |
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| 116 | - | (b) Commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following: | |
| 115 | + | (b) Grants Commencing with the start of the fiscal year after a Family Empowerment Center on Disability has been established in each of the 32 regions established under the Early Start Family Resource Centers, grants awarded to Family Empowerment Centers on Disability by the department during the 201920 fiscal year or a subsequent fiscal year shall be based upon a formula that does both of the following: | |
| 117 | 116 | ||
| 118 | 117 | (1) Establishes a minimum base rate of two hundred twenty-three thousand dollars ($223,000) for each center to provide the basic services pursuant to this chapter and serve parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and to young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday. | |
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| 120 | - | (2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served. | |
| 119 | + | (2) Establishes an allocation mechanism that is determined according to school enrollment of the region served. Commencing | |
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| 122 | 121 | (c) Commencing with the 202021 fiscal year, the funding that is determined based on school enrollment of the region served shall be annually increased using the cost-of-living adjustment specified in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 42238.02. | |
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| 123 | + | (c) | |
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| 124 | 127 | (d) Each grant applicant shall demonstrate all of the following: | |
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| 126 | 129 | (1) That the need for training and information for underserved parents of children and young adults with disabilities in the area to be served will be effectively met. | |
| 127 | 130 | ||
| 128 | 131 | (2) That services will be delivered in a manner that accomplishes all of the following: | |
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| 130 | 133 | (A) All families have access to services regardless of cultural, linguistic, geographical, socioeconomic, or other similar barriers. | |
| 131 | 134 | ||
| 132 | 135 | (B) Services are provided in accordance with families linguistic and cultural preferences and needs. | |
| 133 | 136 | ||
| 134 | 137 | (C) Services are coordinated with the existing family support organizations within the region. | |
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| 136 | 139 | (D) Promotes positive parent and professional collaboration with local educational agencies, special education local plan areas, and other community agencies. | |
| 137 | 140 | ||
| 138 | - | SEC. 4. Section 56408 of the Education Code is amended to read:56408. (a) As a condition of receipt of funds, each Family Empowerment Center on Disability that receives assistance under this chapter and serves the parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday shall do all of the following:(1) Provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents of children and young adults with disabilities living in the area served by the center, particularly those families and individuals who have been underserved.(2) Work with community-based organizations, including community advisory committees established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 56190) of Chapter 2, and state and local agencies serving children with disabilities.(3) Train and support parents of children and young adults with disabilities to do the following:(A) Better understand the nature of their childrens disabilities and their childrens educational and developmental needs, including the benefits of inclusion in a least restrictive educational environment.(B) Communicate effectively with personnel responsible for providing special education, early intervention, and related services.(C) Participate in decisionmaking processes and the development of individualized education programs.(D) Obtain appropriate information regarding the range of options, programs, services, and resources available to assist children and young adults with disabilities and their families.(E) Participate in school improvement and reform activities.(F) Advocate for the childs needs in a manner that promotes alternative forms of dispute resolution and positive relationships between parents and professionals.(4) Subject to the availability of resources and upon parental request, attend individualized education program development meetings that include parents and personnel responsible for assessing pupil eligibility for special education and early intervention services.(5) Submit data annually, in accordance with the data template established by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56411, no later than a date selected by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall select this date by June 30, 2020.(b) (1) Following the initial awarding of a grant to a Family Empowerment Center on Disability, the department shall assess the centers eligibility for continued funding, at a minimum, as follows:(A) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established during or after the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility every five years after the center is established.(B) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established before the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility during the 202122 fiscal year and every five years thereafter.(2) Assessments conducted pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on a centers | |
| 141 | + | SEC. 4. Section 56408 of the Education Code is amended to read:56408. (a) As a condition of receipt of funds, each Family Empowerment Center on Disability that receives assistance under this chapter and serves the parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday shall do all of the following:(a)(1) Provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents of children and young adults with disabilities living in the area served by the center, particularly those families and individuals who have been underserved.(b)(2) Work with community-based organizations organizations, including community advisory committees established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 56190) of Chapter 2, and state and local agencies serving children with disabilities.(c)(3) Train and support parents of children and young adults with disabilities to do the following:(1)(A) Better understand the nature of their childrens disabilities and their childrens educational and developmental needs, including the benefits of inclusion in a least restrictive educational environment.(2)(B) Communicate effectively with personnel responsible for providing special education, early intervention, and related services.(3)(C) Participate in decisionmaking processes and the development of individualized education programs.(4)(D) Obtain appropriate information regarding the range of options, programs, services, and resources available to assist children and young adults with disabilities and their families.(5)(E) Participate in school improvement and reform activities.(6)(F) Advocate for the childs needs in a manner that promotes alternative forms of dispute resolution and positive relationships between parents and professionals.(d)(4) Subject to the availability of resources and upon parental request, attend individualized education program development meetings that include parents and personnel responsible for assessing pupil eligibility for special education and early intervention services.(e)(5) Submit data annually, in accordance with the data template established by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56411, no later than a date selected by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall select this date by June 30, 2020.(b) (1) Following the initial awarding of a grant to a Family Empowerment Center on Disability, the department shall assess the centers eligibility for continued funding, at a minimum, as follows:(A) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established during or after the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility every five years after the center is established. (B) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established before the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility during the 202122 fiscal year and every five years thereafter.(2) Assessments conducted pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on a centers demonstrated ability to meet the requirements of subdivision (a). | |
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| 140 | 143 | SEC. 4. Section 56408 of the Education Code is amended to read: | |
| 141 | 144 | ||
| 142 | 145 | ### SEC. 4. | |
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| 144 | - | 56408. (a) As a condition of receipt of funds, each Family Empowerment Center on Disability that receives assistance under this chapter and serves the parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday shall do all of the following:(1) Provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents of children and young adults with disabilities living in the area served by the center, particularly those families and individuals who have been underserved.(2) Work with community-based organizations, including community advisory committees established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 56190) of Chapter 2, and state and local agencies serving children with disabilities.(3) Train and support parents of children and young adults with disabilities to do the following:(A) Better understand the nature of their childrens disabilities and their childrens educational and developmental needs, including the benefits of inclusion in a least restrictive educational environment.(B) Communicate effectively with personnel responsible for providing special education, early intervention, and related services.(C) Participate in decisionmaking processes and the development of individualized education programs.(D) Obtain appropriate information regarding the range of options, programs, services, and resources available to assist children and young adults with disabilities and their families.(E) Participate in school improvement and reform activities.(F) Advocate for the childs needs in a manner that promotes alternative forms of dispute resolution and positive relationships between parents and professionals.(4) Subject to the availability of resources and upon parental request, attend individualized education program development meetings that include parents and personnel responsible for assessing pupil eligibility for special education and early intervention services.(5) Submit data annually, in accordance with the data template established by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56411, no later than a date selected by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall select this date by June 30, 2020.(b) (1) Following the initial awarding of a grant to a Family Empowerment Center on Disability, the department shall assess the centers eligibility for continued funding, at a minimum, as follows:(A) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established during or after the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility every five years after the center is established.(B) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established before the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility during the 202122 fiscal year and every five years thereafter.(2) Assessments conducted pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on a centers | |
| 147 | + | 56408. (a) As a condition of receipt of funds, each Family Empowerment Center on Disability that receives assistance under this chapter and serves the parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday shall do all of the following:(a)(1) Provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents of children and young adults with disabilities living in the area served by the center, particularly those families and individuals who have been underserved.(b)(2) Work with community-based organizations organizations, including community advisory committees established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 56190) of Chapter 2, and state and local agencies serving children with disabilities.(c)(3) Train and support parents of children and young adults with disabilities to do the following:(1)(A) Better understand the nature of their childrens disabilities and their childrens educational and developmental needs, including the benefits of inclusion in a least restrictive educational environment.(2)(B) Communicate effectively with personnel responsible for providing special education, early intervention, and related services.(3)(C) Participate in decisionmaking processes and the development of individualized education programs.(4)(D) Obtain appropriate information regarding the range of options, programs, services, and resources available to assist children and young adults with disabilities and their families.(5)(E) Participate in school improvement and reform activities.(6)(F) Advocate for the childs needs in a manner that promotes alternative forms of dispute resolution and positive relationships between parents and professionals.(d)(4) Subject to the availability of resources and upon parental request, attend individualized education program development meetings that include parents and personnel responsible for assessing pupil eligibility for special education and early intervention services.(e)(5) Submit data annually, in accordance with the data template established by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56411, no later than a date selected by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall select this date by June 30, 2020.(b) (1) Following the initial awarding of a grant to a Family Empowerment Center on Disability, the department shall assess the centers eligibility for continued funding, at a minimum, as follows:(A) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established during or after the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility every five years after the center is established. (B) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established before the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility during the 202122 fiscal year and every five years thereafter.(2) Assessments conducted pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on a centers demonstrated ability to meet the requirements of subdivision (a). | |
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| 146 | - | 56408. (a) As a condition of receipt of funds, each Family Empowerment Center on Disability that receives assistance under this chapter and serves the parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday shall do all of the following:(1) Provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents of children and young adults with disabilities living in the area served by the center, particularly those families and individuals who have been underserved.(2) Work with community-based organizations, including community advisory committees established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 56190) of Chapter 2, and state and local agencies serving children with disabilities.(3) Train and support parents of children and young adults with disabilities to do the following:(A) Better understand the nature of their childrens disabilities and their childrens educational and developmental needs, including the benefits of inclusion in a least restrictive educational environment.(B) Communicate effectively with personnel responsible for providing special education, early intervention, and related services.(C) Participate in decisionmaking processes and the development of individualized education programs.(D) Obtain appropriate information regarding the range of options, programs, services, and resources available to assist children and young adults with disabilities and their families.(E) Participate in school improvement and reform activities.(F) Advocate for the childs needs in a manner that promotes alternative forms of dispute resolution and positive relationships between parents and professionals.(4) Subject to the availability of resources and upon parental request, attend individualized education program development meetings that include parents and personnel responsible for assessing pupil eligibility for special education and early intervention services.(5) Submit data annually, in accordance with the data template established by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56411, no later than a date selected by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall select this date by June 30, 2020.(b) (1) Following the initial awarding of a grant to a Family Empowerment Center on Disability, the department shall assess the centers eligibility for continued funding, at a minimum, as follows:(A) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established during or after the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility every five years after the center is established.(B) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established before the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility during the 202122 fiscal year and every five years thereafter.(2) Assessments conducted pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on a centers | |
| 149 | + | 56408. (a) As a condition of receipt of funds, each Family Empowerment Center on Disability that receives assistance under this chapter and serves the parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday shall do all of the following:(a)(1) Provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents of children and young adults with disabilities living in the area served by the center, particularly those families and individuals who have been underserved.(b)(2) Work with community-based organizations organizations, including community advisory committees established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 56190) of Chapter 2, and state and local agencies serving children with disabilities.(c)(3) Train and support parents of children and young adults with disabilities to do the following:(1)(A) Better understand the nature of their childrens disabilities and their childrens educational and developmental needs, including the benefits of inclusion in a least restrictive educational environment.(2)(B) Communicate effectively with personnel responsible for providing special education, early intervention, and related services.(3)(C) Participate in decisionmaking processes and the development of individualized education programs.(4)(D) Obtain appropriate information regarding the range of options, programs, services, and resources available to assist children and young adults with disabilities and their families.(5)(E) Participate in school improvement and reform activities.(6)(F) Advocate for the childs needs in a manner that promotes alternative forms of dispute resolution and positive relationships between parents and professionals.(d)(4) Subject to the availability of resources and upon parental request, attend individualized education program development meetings that include parents and personnel responsible for assessing pupil eligibility for special education and early intervention services.(e)(5) Submit data annually, in accordance with the data template established by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56411, no later than a date selected by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall select this date by June 30, 2020.(b) (1) Following the initial awarding of a grant to a Family Empowerment Center on Disability, the department shall assess the centers eligibility for continued funding, at a minimum, as follows:(A) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established during or after the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility every five years after the center is established. (B) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established before the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility during the 202122 fiscal year and every five years thereafter.(2) Assessments conducted pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on a centers demonstrated ability to meet the requirements of subdivision (a). | |
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| 148 | - | 56408. (a) As a condition of receipt of funds, each Family Empowerment Center on Disability that receives assistance under this chapter and serves the parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday shall do all of the following:(1) Provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents of children and young adults with disabilities living in the area served by the center, particularly those families and individuals who have been underserved.(2) Work with community-based organizations, including community advisory committees established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 56190) of Chapter 2, and state and local agencies serving children with disabilities.(3) Train and support parents of children and young adults with disabilities to do the following:(A) Better understand the nature of their childrens disabilities and their childrens educational and developmental needs, including the benefits of inclusion in a least restrictive educational environment.(B) Communicate effectively with personnel responsible for providing special education, early intervention, and related services.(C) Participate in decisionmaking processes and the development of individualized education programs.(D) Obtain appropriate information regarding the range of options, programs, services, and resources available to assist children and young adults with disabilities and their families.(E) Participate in school improvement and reform activities.(F) Advocate for the childs needs in a manner that promotes alternative forms of dispute resolution and positive relationships between parents and professionals.(4) Subject to the availability of resources and upon parental request, attend individualized education program development meetings that include parents and personnel responsible for assessing pupil eligibility for special education and early intervention services.(5) Submit data annually, in accordance with the data template established by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56411, no later than a date selected by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall select this date by June 30, 2020.(b) (1) Following the initial awarding of a grant to a Family Empowerment Center on Disability, the department shall assess the centers eligibility for continued funding, at a minimum, as follows:(A) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established during or after the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility every five years after the center is established.(B) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established before the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility during the 202122 fiscal year and every five years thereafter.(2) Assessments conducted pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on a centers | |
| 151 | + | 56408. (a) As a condition of receipt of funds, each Family Empowerment Center on Disability that receives assistance under this chapter and serves the parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday shall do all of the following:(a)(1) Provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents of children and young adults with disabilities living in the area served by the center, particularly those families and individuals who have been underserved.(b)(2) Work with community-based organizations organizations, including community advisory committees established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 56190) of Chapter 2, and state and local agencies serving children with disabilities.(c)(3) Train and support parents of children and young adults with disabilities to do the following:(1)(A) Better understand the nature of their childrens disabilities and their childrens educational and developmental needs, including the benefits of inclusion in a least restrictive educational environment.(2)(B) Communicate effectively with personnel responsible for providing special education, early intervention, and related services.(3)(C) Participate in decisionmaking processes and the development of individualized education programs.(4)(D) Obtain appropriate information regarding the range of options, programs, services, and resources available to assist children and young adults with disabilities and their families.(5)(E) Participate in school improvement and reform activities.(6)(F) Advocate for the childs needs in a manner that promotes alternative forms of dispute resolution and positive relationships between parents and professionals.(d)(4) Subject to the availability of resources and upon parental request, attend individualized education program development meetings that include parents and personnel responsible for assessing pupil eligibility for special education and early intervention services.(e)(5) Submit data annually, in accordance with the data template established by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56411, no later than a date selected by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall select this date by June 30, 2020.(b) (1) Following the initial awarding of a grant to a Family Empowerment Center on Disability, the department shall assess the centers eligibility for continued funding, at a minimum, as follows:(A) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established during or after the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility every five years after the center is established. (B) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established before the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility during the 202122 fiscal year and every five years thereafter.(2) Assessments conducted pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on a centers demonstrated ability to meet the requirements of subdivision (a). | |
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| 152 | 155 | 56408. (a) As a condition of receipt of funds, each Family Empowerment Center on Disability that receives assistance under this chapter and serves the parents of children and young adults three to 18 years of age, inclusive, and young adults 19 to 22 years of age, inclusive, who had an individualized education program before their 18th birthday shall do all of the following: | |
| 153 | 156 | ||
| 157 | + | (a) | |
| 158 | + | ||
| 159 | + | ||
| 160 | + | ||
| 154 | 161 | (1) Provide training and information that meets the training and information needs of parents of children and young adults with disabilities living in the area served by the center, particularly those families and individuals who have been underserved. | |
| 155 | 162 | ||
| 156 | - | (2) Work with community-based organizations, including community advisory committees established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 56190) of Chapter 2, and state and local agencies serving children with disabilities. | |
| 163 | + | (b) | |
| 164 | + | ||
| 165 | + | ||
| 166 | + | ||
| 167 | + | (2) Work with community-based organizations organizations, including community advisory committees established pursuant to Article 7 (commencing with Section 56190) of Chapter 2, and state and local agencies serving children with disabilities. | |
| 168 | + | ||
| 169 | + | (c) | |
| 170 | + | ||
| 171 | + | ||
| 157 | 172 | ||
| 158 | 173 | (3) Train and support parents of children and young adults with disabilities to do the following: | |
| 159 | 174 | ||
| 175 | + | (1) | |
| 176 | + | ||
| 177 | + | ||
| 178 | + | ||
| 160 | 179 | (A) Better understand the nature of their childrens disabilities and their childrens educational and developmental needs, including the benefits of inclusion in a least restrictive educational environment. | |
| 180 | + | ||
| 181 | + | (2) | |
| 182 | + | ||
| 183 | + | ||
| 161 | 184 | ||
| 162 | 185 | (B) Communicate effectively with personnel responsible for providing special education, early intervention, and related services. | |
| 163 | 186 | ||
| 187 | + | (3) | |
| 188 | + | ||
| 189 | + | ||
| 190 | + | ||
| 164 | 191 | (C) Participate in decisionmaking processes and the development of individualized education programs. | |
| 192 | + | ||
| 193 | + | (4) | |
| 194 | + | ||
| 195 | + | ||
| 165 | 196 | ||
| 166 | 197 | (D) Obtain appropriate information regarding the range of options, programs, services, and resources available to assist children and young adults with disabilities and their families. | |
| 167 | 198 | ||
| 199 | + | (5) | |
| 200 | + | ||
| 201 | + | ||
| 202 | + | ||
| 168 | 203 | (E) Participate in school improvement and reform activities. | |
| 204 | + | ||
| 205 | + | (6) | |
| 206 | + | ||
| 207 | + | ||
| 169 | 208 | ||
| 170 | 209 | (F) Advocate for the childs needs in a manner that promotes alternative forms of dispute resolution and positive relationships between parents and professionals. | |
| 171 | 210 | ||
| 211 | + | (d) | |
| 212 | + | ||
| 213 | + | ||
| 214 | + | ||
| 172 | 215 | (4) Subject to the availability of resources and upon parental request, attend individualized education program development meetings that include parents and personnel responsible for assessing pupil eligibility for special education and early intervention services. | |
| 216 | + | ||
| 217 | + | (e) | |
| 218 | + | ||
| 219 | + | ||
| 173 | 220 | ||
| 174 | 221 | (5) Submit data annually, in accordance with the data template established by the department pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 56411, no later than a date selected by the Superintendent. The Superintendent shall select this date by June 30, 2020. | |
| 175 | 222 | ||
| 176 | 223 | (b) (1) Following the initial awarding of a grant to a Family Empowerment Center on Disability, the department shall assess the centers eligibility for continued funding, at a minimum, as follows: | |
| 177 | 224 | ||
| 178 | 225 | (A) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established during or after the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility every five years after the center is established. | |
| 179 | 226 | ||
| 180 | 227 | (B) For a Family Empowerment Center on Disability established before the 201920 fiscal year, the department shall assess the centers eligibility during the 202122 fiscal year and every five years thereafter. | |
| 181 | 228 | ||
| 182 | - | (2) Assessments conducted pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on a centers | |
| 229 | + | (2) Assessments conducted pursuant to this subdivision shall be based on a centers demonstrated ability to meet the requirements of subdivision (a). | |
| 183 | 230 | ||
| 184 | - | SEC. 5. Section 56410 of the Education Code is amended to read:56410. A statewide Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability shall be established. Membership on the Family Empowerment and Disability Council may also include the executive director or representative from the Early Start Family Resource Centers, funded by the State Department of Developmental Services, and from the parent centers funded by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.). A base amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) shall be made available, from the annual appropriation made for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, to support the work of the council. The Family Empowerment and Disability Council shall, at a minimum, do all of the following:(a) Provide central coordination of training and information dissemination, content, and materials for Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(b) Develop a technical assistance system and activities in accordance with a plan developed in conjunction with the directors of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(c) Ensure that an outside entity provides assistance in developing a statewide technical assistance disability network, and performs an annual, independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the services provided by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability that shall include, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the data points listed in subdivision (b) of Section 56411. The goal shall be to improve center management, parental satisfaction with the services received, and the quality and effectiveness of services delivered.(d) Assist each center to build its capacity to serve its geographic region.(e) Conduct media outreach and other public education efforts to promote the goals of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(f) Support and coordinate system change advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels. | |
| 231 | + | SEC. 5. Section 56410 of the Education Code is amended to read:56410. A statewide Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability shall be established. Membership on the Family Empowerment and Disability Council may also include the executive director or representative from the early start family resource centers, Early Start Family Resource Centers, funded by the State Department of Developmental Services, and from the parent centers funded by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.). The department shall contract with an outside entity experienced with developing a statewide technical assistance disability network. A base amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) shall be made available, from the annual appropriation made for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, to support the work of the council. The Family Empowerment and Disability Council shall, at a minimum, do all of the following:(a) Provide central coordination of training and information dissemination, content, and materials for Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(b) Develop a technical assistance system and activities in accordance with a plan developed in conjunction with the directors of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(c) Ensure that an outside entity provides assistance in developing a statewide technical assistance disability network, and performs an annual, independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the services provided by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability that shall include, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the data points listed in subdivision (b) of Section 56411. The goal shall be to improve center management, parental satisfaction with the services received, and the quality and effectiveness of services delivered.(d) Assist each center to build its capacity to serve its geographic region.(e) Conduct media outreach and other public education efforts to promote the goals of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(f) Support and coordinate system change advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national level. levels. | |
| 185 | 232 | ||
| 186 | 233 | SEC. 5. Section 56410 of the Education Code is amended to read: | |
| 187 | 234 | ||
| 188 | 235 | ### SEC. 5. | |
| 189 | 236 | ||
| 190 | - | 56410. A statewide Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability shall be established. Membership on the Family Empowerment and Disability Council may also include the executive director or representative from the Early Start Family Resource Centers, funded by the State Department of Developmental Services, and from the parent centers funded by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.). A base amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) shall be made available, from the annual appropriation made for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, to support the work of the council. The Family Empowerment and Disability Council shall, at a minimum, do all of the following:(a) Provide central coordination of training and information dissemination, content, and materials for Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(b) Develop a technical assistance system and activities in accordance with a plan developed in conjunction with the directors of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(c) Ensure that an outside entity provides assistance in developing a statewide technical assistance disability network, and performs an annual, independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the services provided by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability that shall include, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the data points listed in subdivision (b) of Section 56411. The goal shall be to improve center management, parental satisfaction with the services received, and the quality and effectiveness of services delivered.(d) Assist each center to build its capacity to serve its geographic region.(e) Conduct media outreach and other public education efforts to promote the goals of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(f) Support and coordinate system change advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels. | |
| 237 | + | 56410. A statewide Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability shall be established. Membership on the Family Empowerment and Disability Council may also include the executive director or representative from the early start family resource centers, Early Start Family Resource Centers, funded by the State Department of Developmental Services, and from the parent centers funded by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.). The department shall contract with an outside entity experienced with developing a statewide technical assistance disability network. A base amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) shall be made available, from the annual appropriation made for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, to support the work of the council. The Family Empowerment and Disability Council shall, at a minimum, do all of the following:(a) Provide central coordination of training and information dissemination, content, and materials for Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(b) Develop a technical assistance system and activities in accordance with a plan developed in conjunction with the directors of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(c) Ensure that an outside entity provides assistance in developing a statewide technical assistance disability network, and performs an annual, independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the services provided by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability that shall include, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the data points listed in subdivision (b) of Section 56411. The goal shall be to improve center management, parental satisfaction with the services received, and the quality and effectiveness of services delivered.(d) Assist each center to build its capacity to serve its geographic region.(e) Conduct media outreach and other public education efforts to promote the goals of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(f) Support and coordinate system change advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national level. levels. | |
| 191 | 238 | ||
| 192 | - | 56410. A statewide Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability shall be established. Membership on the Family Empowerment and Disability Council may also include the executive director or representative from the Early Start Family Resource Centers, funded by the State Department of Developmental Services, and from the parent centers funded by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.). A base amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) shall be made available, from the annual appropriation made for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, to support the work of the council. The Family Empowerment and Disability Council shall, at a minimum, do all of the following:(a) Provide central coordination of training and information dissemination, content, and materials for Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(b) Develop a technical assistance system and activities in accordance with a plan developed in conjunction with the directors of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(c) Ensure that an outside entity provides assistance in developing a statewide technical assistance disability network, and performs an annual, independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the services provided by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability that shall include, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the data points listed in subdivision (b) of Section 56411. The goal shall be to improve center management, parental satisfaction with the services received, and the quality and effectiveness of services delivered.(d) Assist each center to build its capacity to serve its geographic region.(e) Conduct media outreach and other public education efforts to promote the goals of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(f) Support and coordinate system change advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels. | |
| 239 | + | 56410. A statewide Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability shall be established. Membership on the Family Empowerment and Disability Council may also include the executive director or representative from the early start family resource centers, Early Start Family Resource Centers, funded by the State Department of Developmental Services, and from the parent centers funded by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.). The department shall contract with an outside entity experienced with developing a statewide technical assistance disability network. A base amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) shall be made available, from the annual appropriation made for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, to support the work of the council. The Family Empowerment and Disability Council shall, at a minimum, do all of the following:(a) Provide central coordination of training and information dissemination, content, and materials for Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(b) Develop a technical assistance system and activities in accordance with a plan developed in conjunction with the directors of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(c) Ensure that an outside entity provides assistance in developing a statewide technical assistance disability network, and performs an annual, independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the services provided by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability that shall include, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the data points listed in subdivision (b) of Section 56411. The goal shall be to improve center management, parental satisfaction with the services received, and the quality and effectiveness of services delivered.(d) Assist each center to build its capacity to serve its geographic region.(e) Conduct media outreach and other public education efforts to promote the goals of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(f) Support and coordinate system change advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national level. levels. | |
| 193 | 240 | ||
| 194 | - | 56410. A statewide Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability shall be established. Membership on the Family Empowerment and Disability Council may also include the executive director or representative from the Early Start Family Resource Centers, funded by the State Department of Developmental Services, and from the parent centers funded by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.). A base amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) shall be made available, from the annual appropriation made for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, to support the work of the council. The Family Empowerment and Disability Council shall, at a minimum, do all of the following:(a) Provide central coordination of training and information dissemination, content, and materials for Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(b) Develop a technical assistance system and activities in accordance with a plan developed in conjunction with the directors of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(c) Ensure that an outside entity provides assistance in developing a statewide technical assistance disability network, and performs an annual, independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the services provided by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability that shall include, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the data points listed in subdivision (b) of Section 56411. The goal shall be to improve center management, parental satisfaction with the services received, and the quality and effectiveness of services delivered.(d) Assist each center to build its capacity to serve its geographic region.(e) Conduct media outreach and other public education efforts to promote the goals of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(f) Support and coordinate system change advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels. | |
| 241 | + | 56410. A statewide Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability shall be established. Membership on the Family Empowerment and Disability Council may also include the executive director or representative from the early start family resource centers, Early Start Family Resource Centers, funded by the State Department of Developmental Services, and from the parent centers funded by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.). The department shall contract with an outside entity experienced with developing a statewide technical assistance disability network. A base amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) shall be made available, from the annual appropriation made for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, to support the work of the council. The Family Empowerment and Disability Council shall, at a minimum, do all of the following:(a) Provide central coordination of training and information dissemination, content, and materials for Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(b) Develop a technical assistance system and activities in accordance with a plan developed in conjunction with the directors of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(c) Ensure that an outside entity provides assistance in developing a statewide technical assistance disability network, and performs an annual, independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the services provided by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability that shall include, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the data points listed in subdivision (b) of Section 56411. The goal shall be to improve center management, parental satisfaction with the services received, and the quality and effectiveness of services delivered.(d) Assist each center to build its capacity to serve its geographic region.(e) Conduct media outreach and other public education efforts to promote the goals of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability.(f) Support and coordinate system change advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national level. levels. | |
| 195 | 242 | ||
| 196 | 243 | ||
| 197 | 244 | ||
| 198 | - | 56410. A statewide Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability shall be established. Membership on the Family Empowerment and Disability Council may also include the executive director or representative from the Early Start Family Resource Centers, funded by the State Department of Developmental Services, and from the parent centers funded by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.). A base amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) shall be made available, from the annual appropriation made for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, to support the work of the council. The Family Empowerment and Disability Council shall, at a minimum, do all of the following: | |
| 245 | + | 56410. A statewide Family Empowerment and Disability Council composed of the executive directors for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability shall be established. Membership on the Family Empowerment and Disability Council may also include the executive director or representative from the early start family resource centers, Early Start Family Resource Centers, funded by the State Department of Developmental Services, and from the parent centers funded by the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.). The department shall contract with an outside entity experienced with developing a statewide technical assistance disability network. A base amount of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) shall be made available, from the annual appropriation made for the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability, to support the work of the council. The Family Empowerment and Disability Council shall, at a minimum, do all of the following: | |
| 199 | 246 | ||
| 200 | 247 | (a) Provide central coordination of training and information dissemination, content, and materials for Family Empowerment Centers on Disability. | |
| 201 | 248 | ||
| 202 | 249 | (b) Develop a technical assistance system and activities in accordance with a plan developed in conjunction with the directors of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability. | |
| 203 | 250 | ||
| 204 | 251 | (c) Ensure that an outside entity provides assistance in developing a statewide technical assistance disability network, and performs an annual, independent evaluation of the effectiveness of the services provided by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability that shall include, but is not limited to, an evaluation of the data points listed in subdivision (b) of Section 56411. The goal shall be to improve center management, parental satisfaction with the services received, and the quality and effectiveness of services delivered. | |
| 205 | 252 | ||
| 206 | 253 | (d) Assist each center to build its capacity to serve its geographic region. | |
| 207 | 254 | ||
| 208 | 255 | (e) Conduct media outreach and other public education efforts to promote the goals of the Family Empowerment Centers on Disability. | |
| 209 | 256 | ||
| 210 | - | (f) Support and coordinate system change advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels. | |
| 257 | + | (f) Support and coordinate system change advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national level. levels. | |
| 211 | 258 | ||
| 212 | - | SEC. 6. Section 56411 is added to the Education Code, to read:56411. (a) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop or update a uniform and coordinated tracking and data collection system, and establish or update outcome-based evaluation procedures and processes, for use by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability to demonstrate the centers ability to meet the requirements of Section 56408. The tracking and data collection system shall not be duplicative of, and shall interface with, existing special education data systems.(b) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop a data collection template for use by centers | |
| 259 | + | SEC. 6. Section 56411 is added to the Education Code, to read:56411. (a) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop or update a uniform and coordinated tracking and data collection system, and establish or update outcome-based evaluation procedures and processes, for use by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability to demonstrate the centers ability to meet the requirements of Section 56408. The tracking and data collection system shall not be duplicative of, and shall interface with, existing special education data systems.(b) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop a data collection template for use by centers that shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) The number of parent trainings provided by the center, including, but not limited to, trainings on individualized education programs and least restrictive educational environments.(2) The number of individualized education program meetings attended by personnel of a center.(3) The disability categories of children and young adults served by the center.(4) Demographic information, including the preferred language, of families served by the center.(5) The nature of disagreements between parents and schools or school districts, and the manner in which these disagreements were resolved with the assistance of the center.(6) Parental satisfaction with services provided by the center.(c) The department shall provide guidance to centers on how to define and report data for purposes of this section.(d) The department shall consult with the Family Empowerment and Disability Council on the development of the data collection template. | |
| 213 | 260 | ||
| 214 | 261 | SEC. 6. Section 56411 is added to the Education Code, to read: | |
| 215 | 262 | ||
| 216 | 263 | ### SEC. 6. | |
| 217 | 264 | ||
| 218 | - | 56411. (a) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop or update a uniform and coordinated tracking and data collection system, and establish or update outcome-based evaluation procedures and processes, for use by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability to demonstrate the centers ability to meet the requirements of Section 56408. The tracking and data collection system shall not be duplicative of, and shall interface with, existing special education data systems.(b) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop a data collection template for use by centers | |
| 265 | + | 56411. (a) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop or update a uniform and coordinated tracking and data collection system, and establish or update outcome-based evaluation procedures and processes, for use by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability to demonstrate the centers ability to meet the requirements of Section 56408. The tracking and data collection system shall not be duplicative of, and shall interface with, existing special education data systems.(b) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop a data collection template for use by centers that shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) The number of parent trainings provided by the center, including, but not limited to, trainings on individualized education programs and least restrictive educational environments.(2) The number of individualized education program meetings attended by personnel of a center.(3) The disability categories of children and young adults served by the center.(4) Demographic information, including the preferred language, of families served by the center.(5) The nature of disagreements between parents and schools or school districts, and the manner in which these disagreements were resolved with the assistance of the center.(6) Parental satisfaction with services provided by the center.(c) The department shall provide guidance to centers on how to define and report data for purposes of this section.(d) The department shall consult with the Family Empowerment and Disability Council on the development of the data collection template. | |
| 219 | 266 | ||
| 220 | - | 56411. (a) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop or update a uniform and coordinated tracking and data collection system, and establish or update outcome-based evaluation procedures and processes, for use by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability to demonstrate the centers ability to meet the requirements of Section 56408. The tracking and data collection system shall not be duplicative of, and shall interface with, existing special education data systems.(b) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop a data collection template for use by centers | |
| 267 | + | 56411. (a) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop or update a uniform and coordinated tracking and data collection system, and establish or update outcome-based evaluation procedures and processes, for use by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability to demonstrate the centers ability to meet the requirements of Section 56408. The tracking and data collection system shall not be duplicative of, and shall interface with, existing special education data systems.(b) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop a data collection template for use by centers that shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) The number of parent trainings provided by the center, including, but not limited to, trainings on individualized education programs and least restrictive educational environments.(2) The number of individualized education program meetings attended by personnel of a center.(3) The disability categories of children and young adults served by the center.(4) Demographic information, including the preferred language, of families served by the center.(5) The nature of disagreements between parents and schools or school districts, and the manner in which these disagreements were resolved with the assistance of the center.(6) Parental satisfaction with services provided by the center.(c) The department shall provide guidance to centers on how to define and report data for purposes of this section.(d) The department shall consult with the Family Empowerment and Disability Council on the development of the data collection template. | |
| 221 | 268 | ||
| 222 | - | 56411. (a) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop or update a uniform and coordinated tracking and data collection system, and establish or update outcome-based evaluation procedures and processes, for use by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability to demonstrate the centers ability to meet the requirements of Section 56408. The tracking and data collection system shall not be duplicative of, and shall interface with, existing special education data systems.(b) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop a data collection template for use by centers | |
| 269 | + | 56411. (a) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop or update a uniform and coordinated tracking and data collection system, and establish or update outcome-based evaluation procedures and processes, for use by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability to demonstrate the centers ability to meet the requirements of Section 56408. The tracking and data collection system shall not be duplicative of, and shall interface with, existing special education data systems.(b) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop a data collection template for use by centers that shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:(1) The number of parent trainings provided by the center, including, but not limited to, trainings on individualized education programs and least restrictive educational environments.(2) The number of individualized education program meetings attended by personnel of a center.(3) The disability categories of children and young adults served by the center.(4) Demographic information, including the preferred language, of families served by the center.(5) The nature of disagreements between parents and schools or school districts, and the manner in which these disagreements were resolved with the assistance of the center.(6) Parental satisfaction with services provided by the center.(c) The department shall provide guidance to centers on how to define and report data for purposes of this section.(d) The department shall consult with the Family Empowerment and Disability Council on the development of the data collection template. | |
| 223 | 270 | ||
| 224 | 271 | ||
| 225 | 272 | ||
| 226 | 273 | 56411. (a) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop or update a uniform and coordinated tracking and data collection system, and establish or update outcome-based evaluation procedures and processes, for use by Family Empowerment Centers on Disability to demonstrate the centers ability to meet the requirements of Section 56408. The tracking and data collection system shall not be duplicative of, and shall interface with, existing special education data systems. | |
| 227 | 274 | ||
| 228 | - | (b) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop a data collection template for use by centers | |
| 275 | + | (b) The department, on or before June 30, 2020, shall develop a data collection template for use by centers that shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following: | |
| 229 | 276 | ||
| 230 | 277 | (1) The number of parent trainings provided by the center, including, but not limited to, trainings on individualized education programs and least restrictive educational environments. | |
| 231 | 278 | ||
| 232 | 279 | (2) The number of individualized education program meetings attended by personnel of a center. | |
| 233 | 280 | ||
| 234 | 281 | (3) The disability categories of children and young adults served by the center. | |
| 235 | 282 | ||
| 236 | 283 | (4) Demographic information, including the preferred language, of families served by the center. | |
| 237 | 284 | ||
| 238 | 285 | (5) The nature of disagreements between parents and schools or school districts, and the manner in which these disagreements were resolved with the assistance of the center. | |
| 239 | 286 | ||
| 240 | 287 | (6) Parental satisfaction with services provided by the center. | |
| 241 | 288 | ||
| 242 | - | (c) The department shall provide guidance to centers | |
| 289 | + | (c) The department shall provide guidance to centers on how to define and report data for purposes of this section. | |
| 243 | 290 | ||
| 244 | 291 | (d) The department shall consult with the Family Empowerment and Disability Council on the development of the data collection template. | |
| 245 | 292 | ||
| 246 | 293 | SEC. 7. Section 56415 of the Education Code is repealed. | |
| 247 | 294 | ||
| 248 | 295 | SEC. 7. Section 56415 of the Education Code is repealed. | |
| 249 | 296 | ||
| 250 | 297 | ### SEC. 7. | |
| 251 | 298 | ||
| 252 | 299 | ||
| 253 | 300 | ||
| 254 | - | SEC. 8. Section 56415 is added to the Education Code, to read:56415. On or before June 30, 2020, the department shall do both of the following:(a) Inform parents of children with disabilities of the availability of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability services by including in its notice of procedural safeguards information on the purpose of | |
| 301 | + | SEC. 8. Section 56415 is added to the Education Code, to read:56415. On or before June 30, 2020, the department shall do both of the following:(a) Inform parents of children with disabilities of the availability of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability services by including in its notice of procedural safeguards information on the purpose of centers as well as the Internet Web address of its Internet Web site that lists contact information for the centers.(b) Include the information described in subdivision (a) on all of the departments translated versions of its notice of procedural safeguards and on a sample notice of procedural safeguards that it shall maintain on its Internet Web site. | |
| 255 | 302 | ||
| 256 | 303 | SEC. 8. Section 56415 is added to the Education Code, to read: | |
| 257 | 304 | ||
| 258 | 305 | ### SEC. 8. | |
| 259 | 306 | ||
| 260 | - | 56415. On or before June 30, 2020, the department shall do both of the following:(a) Inform parents of children with disabilities of the availability of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability services by including in its notice of procedural safeguards information on the purpose of | |
| 307 | + | 56415. On or before June 30, 2020, the department shall do both of the following:(a) Inform parents of children with disabilities of the availability of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability services by including in its notice of procedural safeguards information on the purpose of centers as well as the Internet Web address of its Internet Web site that lists contact information for the centers.(b) Include the information described in subdivision (a) on all of the departments translated versions of its notice of procedural safeguards and on a sample notice of procedural safeguards that it shall maintain on its Internet Web site. | |
| 261 | 308 | ||
| 262 | - | 56415. On or before June 30, 2020, the department shall do both of the following:(a) Inform parents of children with disabilities of the availability of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability services by including in its notice of procedural safeguards information on the purpose of | |
| 309 | + | 56415. On or before June 30, 2020, the department shall do both of the following:(a) Inform parents of children with disabilities of the availability of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability services by including in its notice of procedural safeguards information on the purpose of centers as well as the Internet Web address of its Internet Web site that lists contact information for the centers.(b) Include the information described in subdivision (a) on all of the departments translated versions of its notice of procedural safeguards and on a sample notice of procedural safeguards that it shall maintain on its Internet Web site. | |
| 263 | 310 | ||
| 264 | - | 56415. On or before June 30, 2020, the department shall do both of the following:(a) Inform parents of children with disabilities of the availability of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability services by including in its notice of procedural safeguards information on the purpose of | |
| 311 | + | 56415. On or before June 30, 2020, the department shall do both of the following:(a) Inform parents of children with disabilities of the availability of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability services by including in its notice of procedural safeguards information on the purpose of centers as well as the Internet Web address of its Internet Web site that lists contact information for the centers.(b) Include the information described in subdivision (a) on all of the departments translated versions of its notice of procedural safeguards and on a sample notice of procedural safeguards that it shall maintain on its Internet Web site. | |
| 265 | 312 | ||
| 266 | 313 | ||
| 267 | 314 | ||
| 268 | 315 | 56415. On or before June 30, 2020, the department shall do both of the following: | |
| 269 | 316 | ||
| 270 | - | (a) Inform parents of children with disabilities of the availability of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability services by including in its notice of procedural safeguards information on the purpose of | |
| 317 | + | (a) Inform parents of children with disabilities of the availability of Family Empowerment Centers on Disability services by including in its notice of procedural safeguards information on the purpose of centers as well as the Internet Web address of its Internet Web site that lists contact information for the centers. | |
| 271 | 318 | ||
| 272 | 319 | (b) Include the information described in subdivision (a) on all of the departments translated versions of its notice of procedural safeguards and on a sample notice of procedural safeguards that it shall maintain on its Internet Web site. | |
| 273 | - | ||
| 274 | - | SEC. 9. Implementation of this act is contingent upon an appropriation being made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for its purposes. | |
| 275 | - | ||
| 276 | - | SEC. 9. Implementation of this act is contingent upon an appropriation being made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for its purposes. | |
| 277 | - | ||
| 278 | - | SEC. 9. Implementation of this act is contingent upon an appropriation being made in the annual Budget Act or another statute for its purposes. | |
| 279 | - | ||
| 280 | - | ### SEC. 9. |