(a) To be eligible for a fee waiver, at the time of registration for a test administration, a foster youth must submit all standard required registration materials to the contractor(s) including documentation required for all testing accommodations that the individual may need and certification of their foster youth status. This certification may be provided by the county or California Department of Social Services.

(b) Eligibility for the fee waiver is valid until the certified foster youth reaches 25 years of age.

(c) The contractor(s) shall retain all original certification(s) issued to foster youth(s) until each foster youth reaches 28 years of age. The contractor(s) shall make original documentation available to the CDE within 10 business days upon request.

(d) No fees shall be charged to foster youths seeking certification of their status.

(e) For purposes of this Article, “Foster Youth” means either current or former foster youth as defined by Education Code Section 51421.5(h).