California Education Code

§ 56354

EDC § 56354 Effective Jan 1, 2020Div. 4 · Title 2 · Part 30 · Ch. 4 · Art. 3.5

Statute text

(a)(1) If an orientation and mobility evaluation is determined to be needed for a pupil who is blind, has low vision, or is visually impaired, it shall be conducted by a person who is appropriately certified as an orientation and mobility specialist.

(2)The orientation and mobility evaluations described in paragraph (1) shall occur in familiar and unfamiliar environments, in varying lighting conditions, and in the home, school, and community, as appropriate.

(b)Except as specified in subdivision (c), a local educational agency shall not impose any limitations that result in the preclusion or the limitation of the ability of a pupil to receive instruction in orientation and mobility services in the home, school, or community setting and in varying lighting conditions, as designated in the pupil’s individualized education program and provided for pursuant to the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. Sec. 1400 et seq.).

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 778, Sec. 3. (AB 947) Effective January 1, 2020.