Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 3062 - Contracts and Agreements

(a) A master contract shall be used by an LEA for entering into formal agreements with certified nonpublic schools or nonpublic agencies. The term of the contract shall not exceed one year. The contract shall specify the administrative and financial agreements between the LEA and the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency.

(b) No master contract with the LEA shall be contingent upon nonpublic school or nonpublic agency individual contracts or agreements with parents.

(c) The master contract shall, at a minimum, include:

(1) general provisions relating to modifications and amendments, notices, waivers, disputes, contractor's status, conflicts of interest, termination, inspection and audits, compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, attendance, record-keeping, and reporting requirements;

(2) payment schedules to include, but not limited to payment amounts, payment demand, right to withhold and audit exceptions;

(3) indemnification and reasonable insurance requirements; and

(4) procedures and responsibilities for attendance and unexcused absences.

(d) All master contracts shall be re-negotiated prior to June 30.

(e) Services may be provided through dual enrollment in public and nonpublic school or nonpublic agency programs to meet the educational requirements specified in the IEP. The master contract or individual service agreement shall specify the provider of each service. The individual with exceptional needs shall be formally enrolled in both nonpublic and public school programs. The nonpublic school or nonpublic agency shall be reimbursed by the LEA for services as agreed upon in the contract.

(f) Substitute teachers shall be used consistent with the provisions of Education Code section 56061.

(g) Nonpublic schools and nonpublic agencies shall provide contracting LEAs with copies of current valid California credentials and licenses for staff providing services to individuals with exceptional needs.

(h) Nonpublic schools and agencies shall notify the SSPI and LEAs in writing within 45 days of any change in credential or licensed personnel. Failure to provide properly qualified personnel to provide services as specified in the IEP shall be cause for the termination of all contracts between the LEA and the nonpublic school or nonpublic agency.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 5, § 3062

1. New section filed 7-18-97 as an emergency; operative 7-18-97 (Register 97, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-17-97 or emergency amendments will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 95, No. 49.
2. New section refiled 11-14-97 as an emergency; operative 11-14-97 (Register 97, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-16-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 16).
4. New section filed 4-16-98 as an emergency; operative 4-16-98 (Register 98, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-14-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 34).
6. New section filed 8-19-98 as an emergency; operative 8-19-98 (Register 98, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-17-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
7. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 52).
8. New section filed 12-21-98 as an emergency; operative 12-21-98 (Register 98, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
9. Repealer and new section filed 3-25-99 as an emergency; operative 3-25-99 (Register 99, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
10. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-99 order, including repealer and new section, transmitted to OAL 7-23-99 and filed 9-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36).
11. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).
12. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and NOTE filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 33031 and 56100, Education Code. Reference: Sections 56366 and 56366.1, Education Code.

1. New section filed 7-18-97 as an emergency; operative 7-18-97 (Register 97, No. 29). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-17-97 or emergency amendments will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior history, see Register 95, No. 49.
2. New section refiled 11-14-97 as an emergency; operative 11-14-97 (Register 97, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-16-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 16).
4. New section filed 4-16-98 as an emergency; operative 4-16-98 (Register 98, No. 16). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 8-14-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
5. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 34).
6. New section filed 8-19-98 as an emergency; operative 8-19-98 (Register 98, No. 34). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-17-98 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
7. Repealed by operation of Government Code section 11346.1(g) (Register 98, No. 52).
8. New section filed 12-21-98 as an emergency; operative 12-21-98 (Register 98, No. 52). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 4-20-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
9. Repealer and new section filed 3-25-99 as an emergency; operative 3-25-99 (Register 99, No. 13). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-23-99 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
10. Certificate of Compliance as to 3-25-99 order, including repealer and new section, transmitted to OAL 7-23-99 and filed 9-1-99 (Register 99, No. 36).
11. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-27-2009; operative 4-26-2009 (Register 2009, No. 13).
12. Change without regulatory effect amending subsection (a) and Note filed 9-27-2012 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2012, No. 39).