Section 48859 Of Chapter 5.5. Education Of Pupils In Foster Care And Pupils Who Are Homeless From California Education Code >> Division 4. >> Title 2. >> Part 27. >> Chapter 5.5.

. 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.
  (b) "Educational authority" means an entity designated to represent the interests of a child for educational and related services.
  (c) "Local educational agency" means a school district, a county office of education, a charter school, or a special education local plan area.