Local Plan
The Local Plan contains the elements required to be submitted to the California Department of Education.
The Policies and Procedures are specific JPA Board approved policies (“BP”) aligned with California Education Code and related procedures or Administrative Regulations (“AR”) that detail how we provide Special Education Services here in Santa Barbara County.
Current Policy and Procedures
Special Education and Instruction
Personnel
2025-2026 Updated Policy and Procedures
Santa Barbara County SELPA is currently conducting a comprehensive policy and procedure review and update process. As policies are approved, they will be reflected below in alphabetical order. At the conclusion of the review process, the policies will be categorized and numbered in alignment with California School Board Association (CSBA) policy numbering system.
BP=Board Policy
AR=Administrative Regulation (also known as “procedure”)
Governance
Special Education and Instruction
Assessment
Entities Responsible for Assessment
Responsibility for Assessment of Pupils Referred for Special Education
Content of the Assessment Reports
Procedures for Conducting Three-Year Reassessments
Participation of Individuals with Disabilities in State and District-wide Assessments
Business and Non-Instructional Operations
Community Relations
Personnel
The documents above are approved and in effect; BP/AR coding is forthcoming