Section 56858.5 Of Chapter 8. Special Education Programs For Individuals With Exceptional Needs Residing In State Hospitals From California Education Code >> Division 4. >> Title 2. >> Part 30. >> Chapter 8.

. (a) Any contract prescribed by this chapter shall become effective unless disapproved by the State Department of Finance or State Department of General Services within 20 working days of receipt of the contract. Each department shall have 10 working days to consider the contract.
  (b) Contracts shall be submitted to the State Department of Developmental Services for approval before May 15.
  (c) No payments shall be processed in advance of contract approval, and no educational services shall be provided in the community school programs in advance of contract approval.