Ed. Code, § 56351.5 · Article 3.5. Individualized Education Program for Visually Impaired Pupils
Ed. Code, § 56351.5
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) (1) A local educational agency may reinforce braille instruction using a braille instructional aide who meets the criteria set forth in paragraph (2) under the supervision of a teacher who holds an appropriate credential, as determined by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, to teach pupils who are functionally blind or visually impaired. This instruction shall be in accordance with the individualized education program of the pupil.
(2) For purposes of this section, a braille instructional aide shall demonstrate to the supervising teacher that the aide is fluent in reading and writing grade 2 braille and possesses basic knowledge of the rules of braille construction.
(b) A local educational agency that employs a braille instructional aide shall provide the aide with information regarding teaching credential programs, including the California Classified School Employee Teacher Credentialing Program (Article 12 (commencing with Section 44391) of Chapter 2 of Part 25 of Division 3) and the Teacher Education Internship Act of 1967 (Article 3 (commencing with Section 44450) of Chapter 3 of Part 25 of Division 3).
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History
Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 15, Sec. 1. (AB 497) Effective January 1, 2024.
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- Ed. Code, tit. 2, div. 3, pt. 25, ch. 2, art. 12California School Paraprofessional Teacher Training ProgramPrinted as Article 12 (commencing with Section 44391) of Chapter 2 of Part 25 of Division 3
- Ed. Code, tit. 2, div. 3, pt. 25, ch. 3, art. 3Teacher Education Internship Act of 1967Printed as Article 3 (commencing with Section 44450) of Chapter 3 of Part 25 of Division 3
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