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§ 17761. Documentation and Determination of Family Size.

5 CA ADC § 17761Barclays Official California Code of RegulationsEffective: July 1, 2022

Barclays California Code of Regulations
Title 5. Education
Division 1. California Department of Education
Chapter 18.5. California State Preschool Program
Subchapter 7. Family Data File
Article 3. Documentation Requirements
Effective: July 1, 2022
5 CCR § 17761
§ 17761. Documentation and Determination of Family Size.
Currentness
(a) The parent shall obtain and provide supporting documentation regarding the number of children and parents in the family as listed on the application for services.
(1) The number of children shall be documented by providing any one of the following documents, as applicable:
(A) Birth certificates or other live birth records;
(B) Court orders regarding child custody;
(C) Adoption documents;
(D) Records of Foster Care placements;
(E) School or medical records;
(F) County welfare department records; or
(G) Other reliable documentation indicating the relationship of the child to the parent.
(2) If only one parent has signed the application and the information provided pursuant to subsection (a)(1) indicates the child(ren) in the family has another parent whose name does not appear on the application, then the parent who has signed the application shall self-certify the presence or absence of that parent under penalty of perjury and shall not be required to submit additional information documenting the presence or absence of the second parent.
(b) For income eligibility and family fee purposes, when a child and that child's siblings are living in a family that does not include their biological or adoptive parent, such as, formal or informal custodial family arrangements or foster care:
(1) Only the child and related siblings shall be counted to determine family size;
(2) The adjusted monthly income of the child and any related siblings, which includes payments specifically for the care and well-being of the child(ren) that are made payable to and received by the adult who lives with and is responsible for the care and welfare of the child(ren), is counted to determine income eligibility; and
(3) The adult(s) who live(s) with and has responsibility for the care and welfare of the child(ren), must meet a need criterion as specified in Education Code section 8208(c)(1) to be eligible for full-day services.

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Note: Authority cited: Sections 8207 and 8231, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8207, 8209 and 8231, Education Code.
History
1. New article 3 (sections 17761-17774) and section filed 7-1-2022; operative 7-1-2022 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2022, No. 26).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 5, § 17761, 5 CA ADC § 17761
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