SECTIONS 56070 - California Statutes

EDUCATION CODE

SECTION 56070

56070. (a) In accordance with Section 1412(a)(14)(A), (B), and (D)
of Title 20 of the United States Code and Section 300.156(a), (b),
and (d) of Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations,
qualifications for designated instruction and services personnel,
related services personnel, and paraprofessionals shall include the
following:
(1) Be consistent with a state-approved or state-recognized
certification, licensing, registration, or other comparable
requirements that apply to the professional discipline in which those
personnel are providing special education or designated instruction
and services, and related services.
(2) Ensure that personnel who deliver services in their discipline
or profession meet the requirements of this subdivision and have not
had certification or licensure requirements waived on an emergency,
temporary, or provisional basis.
(3) Allow paraprofessionals and assistants who are appropriately
trained and supervised, in accordance with state law, regulation, or
written policy, in meeting the requirements of this part to be used
to assist in the provision of special education, designated
instruction and services, and related services under this part to
individuals with exceptional needs.
(b) Local educational agencies shall take measurable steps to
recruit, hire, train, and retain highly qualified personnel to
provide special education, designated instruction and services, and
related services under this part to individuals with exceptional
needs.