TITLE 2. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION 33000-64100›DIVISION 4. INSTRUCTION AND SERVICES 46000-64100›PART 27. PUPILS 48000-49704›CHAPTER 5.5. Education of Pupils in Foster Care and Pupils Who Are Homeless 48850-48859
§ 48859
California Education Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:
(a) “County placing agency” means the county social services department or county probation department.
(b) “Educational authority” means an entity designated to represent the interests of a child for educational and related services.
(c) “Local educational agency” means a school district, a county office of education, a charter school, or a special education local plan area.
(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 289, Sec. 2. (SB 445) Effective January 1, 2016.)
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