Beginning July 1, 2020, a Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) must review its Local Plan at least once every three years to ensure that the Governance and Administration section remains relevant and accurate (California Education Code [EC] Section 56195.9). A Local Plan must not be implemented without approval from the County Office of Education (COE) and/or the California Department of Education (CDE).
The Local Plan must be developed and updated collaboratively by a committee that includes special education and general education teachers, administrators, and parent representatives from the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). SELPAs are responsible for ensuring meaningful participation and communication throughout this process.
Revisions to the Local Plan (Governance and Administration, Section B) must be reviewed by the CAC and COE and adopted by each Local Educational Agency (LEA) governing board prior to submission to the CDE for approval (EC Section 56195.1). SELPAs must also ensure a continuum of services for students with disabilities.
The Tehama County SELPA conducted a comprehensive Local Plan revision with participation from required stakeholder groups, including educators, administrators, business officials, and the CAC. The plan was reviewed in publicly noticed meetings in compliance with the Brown Act, and all documents were made available online. A public hearing was held on May 28, 2026, at which time the Governance Council adopted the Local Plan.
