Section 56029 Of Article 2. Definitions From California Education Code >> Division 4. >> Title 2. >> Part 30. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. "Referral for assessment" means any written request for assessment to identify an individual with exceptional needs made by any of the following:
  (a) A parent or guardian of the individual.
  (b) A teacher or other service provider of the individual.
  (c) A foster parent of the individual, consistent with the limitations contained in federal law.