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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Mendocino County Grand Jury • 1998-1999

Special Education Local Plan Area (selpa)

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Findings 5 findings

F1 Page 83
The SELPA Policy Council is the governing board of the SELPA and provides direction and guidance to the Administrator of SELPA.
F2 Page 83
MCOE is the Responsible Local Agency (RLA). As such, MCOE hires SELPA employees and administers funds as recommended by the Policy Council.
F3 Page 83
SELPA allocates state and federal funds to augment the costs of special education programs to local districts based on the Local Plan for special education and allocation agreements as determined by the SELPA Policy Council.
F4 Page 83
This is the first year of the implementation of AB602, a new method for funding special education in California. With each successive year this new formula is used, it is anticipated that it will become easier to track and forecast income. A funding allocation plan is currently under development that should make clear how funds flow from the state to local districts.
F5 Page 83
California Education Code 56195.7(c)(6) and 56780, mandates an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program. The SELPA Policy Council is scheduled to adopt fiscal and programs audit plans. These plans will describe a comprehensive review and evaluation of all districts and the MCOE regarding their use of special education funds and the adequacy of programs provided to students qualifying for special education.

Recommendations 2