Section 56342.5

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California Code › Code edc › Title 2 › Division 4 › Part 30 › Chapter 4 › Article 3 › Section 56342.5

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A local educational agency shall ensure that the parent of each individual with exceptional needs is a member of any group that makes decisions on the educational placement of the individual with exceptional needs.

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