Annual Service Plans

Annual Service Plans

The Annual Service Plan, must identify a full continuum of service options provided within the SELPA at the time of submission, assuring access to appropriate instruction and services for all students with disabilities from birth to twenty-two years of age, including children with low-incidence disabilities.

SELPAs may adopt service descriptions described in special education law. However, if service provisions differ from those defined in law, SELPAs must describe the specific related services provided.

IMPORTANT: Related services must be provided by qualified service providers as specified in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 3051 et. seq. including, but not limited to:

  • employees of the LEA or COE;
  • employed under contract pursuant to EC sections 56365–56366; or
  • employees, vendors or contractors of the State Departments of Health Care Services or State Hospitals, or any designated local public health or mental health agency.

SELPA to complete the Annual Service plan along with the Annual Budget plan and submit on behalf of all member LEAs.