For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings:

(a) “County placing agency” means the county social services department or county probation department.

Terms Used In California Education Code 48859

  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

(b) “Educational authority” means an entity designated to represent the interests of a child for educational and related services.

(c) “Homeless children and youths” and “unaccompanied youths” are as defined in Section 11434a(2) of Title 42 of the United States Code.

(d) “Local educational agency” means a school district, a county office of education, a charter school, or a special education local plan area.

(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 394, Sec. 6. (AB 27) Effective September 29, 2021.)