California 2011-2012 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 462 — Special education: special education advocates: certification.

Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Existing law requires local educational agencies to initiate, and individualized education program teams to conduct, meetings for the purposes of developing, reviewing, and revising the individualized education program of each individual with exceptional needs, as specified. Existing law also provides that it is the intent of the Legislature that parties to special education disputes be encouraged to seek resolution through mediation in a nonadversarial atmosphere, which may not be attended by attorneys or other independent contractors used to provide legal advocacy services, prior to filing a request for a due process hearing. Existing law provides, however, that this does not preclude the parent or public agency from being accompanied and advised by nonattorney representatives in mediation conferences. This bill would authorize a special education local plan area, in collaboration with the State Department of Education, to develop a voluntary special education advocate certification program for persons who would participate, upon the invitation of a parent, as a member of a pupil's individualized education program team, or, upon the invitation of a parent, in a mediation conference, as specified. The bill would authorize a special education local plan area to provide alternative dispute resolution training, and require the Board of Behavioral Sciences to administer a test, to persons seeking certification, as specified. The bill would also require the Board of Behavioral Sciences to certify persons who have successfully passed the test and completed the training. The bill would require a certified special education advocate to disclose his or her relationship to the pupil or his or her parents, as specified. Existing law provides that upon receipt by the Superintendent of Public Instruction of a written request for a due process hearing regarding a proposal or refusal to initiate or change the identification, assessment, or educational placement of a child with exceptional needs, the provision of a free appropriate public education to the child, or the availability of a program appropriate for the child, including the question of financial responsibility, from the parent or guardian or public agency, the Superintendent or his or her designee or designees immediately shall notify, in writing, all parties and provide them with a list of persons and organizations within the geographical area that can provide free or reduced cost representation or other assistance in preparing for the due process hearing. Existing law provides that the Superintendent or his or her designee shall have complete discretion in determining which individuals or groups shall be included on the list. This bill would require the Superintendent or his or her designee to certify that the listed persons, including certified special education advocates, or organizations provide services for free or at a reduced cost.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  3. Held in committee and under submission.

  4. Set for hearing May 26.

  5. Placed on APPR. suspense file.

  6. Set for hearing May 16.

  7. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  8. From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0. Page 760.) (April 27).

  9. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

  10. Set for hearing April 27.

  11. Re-referred to Com. on ED.

  12. From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.

  13. Referred to Com. on RLS.

  14. From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 19.

  15. Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

  • Blakeslee · Primary
  • Runner · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Blakeslee

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Runner

Not signed on (120)

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Votes

Placed on Appropriations Suspense file.

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9000
Total 9000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Runner — Yea
Lieu — Yea
Pavley — Yea
Price — Yea
Steinberg — Yea
Alquist — Yea
Kehoe — Yea
Walters — Yea
Emmerson — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 462 do?
Existing law requires local educational agencies to initiate, and individualized education program teams to conduct, meetings for the purposes of developing, reviewing, and revising the individualized education program of each individual with exceptional needs, as specified. Existing law also provides that it is the intent of the Legislature that parties to special education disputes be encouraged to seek resolution through mediation in a nonadversarial atmosphere, which may not be attended by attorneys or other independent contractors used to provide legal advocacy services, prior to filing a request for a due process hearing. Existing law provides, however, that this does not preclude the parent or public agency from being accompanied and advised by nonattorney representatives in mediation conferences. This bill would authorize a special education local plan area, in collaboration with the State Department of Education, to develop a voluntary special education advocate certification program for persons who would participate, upon the invitation of a parent, as a member of a pupil's individualized education program team, or, upon the invitation of a parent, in a mediation conference, as specified. The bill would authorize a special education local plan area to provide alternative dispute resolution training, and require the Board of Behavioral Sciences to administer a test, to persons seeking certification, as specified. The bill would also require the Board of Behavioral Sciences to certify persons who have successfully passed the test and completed the training. The bill would require a certified special education advocate to disclose his or her relationship to the pupil or his or her parents, as specified. Existing law provides that upon receipt by the Superintendent of Public Instruction of a written request for a due process hearing regarding a proposal or refusal to initiate or change the identification, assessment, or educational placement of a child with exceptional needs, the provision of a free appropriate public education to the child, or the availability of a program appropriate for the child, including the question of financial responsibility, from the parent or guardian or public agency, the Superintendent or his or her designee or designees immediately shall notify, in writing, all parties and provide them with a list of persons and organizations within the geographical area that can provide free or reduced cost representation or other assistance in preparing for the due process hearing. Existing law provides that the Superintendent or his or her designee shall have complete discretion in determining which individuals or groups shall be included on the list. This bill would require the Superintendent or his or her designee to certify that the listed persons, including certified special education advocates, or organizations provide services for free or at a reduced cost.
Who sponsors SB 462?
SB 462 is sponsored by Blakeslee and Runner.
What is the current status of SB 462?
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 462?
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