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Section 56350 Of Article 3.5. Individualized Education Program For Visually Impaired Pupils From California Education Code >> Division 4. >> Title 2. >> Part 30. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 3.5.

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. Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions set forth in this section shall govern the construction of this article.
  (a) A "functionally blind pupil" means a pupil who relies basically on senses other than vision as major channels for learning.
  (b) A "pupil with low vision" means a pupil who uses vision as a channel for learning, but who may also benefit from instruction in braille.
  (c) A "visually impaired pupil" means a pupil who is functionally blind or a pupil with low vision. For purposes of this article, a "visually impaired pupil" does not include a pupil who is eligible for special education and related services based on a specific learning disability identified pursuant to Section 56338.
  (d) "Braille" means the system of reading and writing through touch commonly known as "Standard English Braille, American Edition."