Dear Certified Nonpublic School:

2008 ANNUAL RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION OF A NONPUBLIC, NONSECTARIAN AGENCY

Enclosed is the 2008 Annual Renewal Application for Nonpublic Agency certification. Annual renewal applications for certification are accepted between August 1 and October 31 of each year. To ensure continuity of current certification, submit your required renewal application(s) as soon as possible. Annual Renewal Applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, October 31, 2007. Incomplete renewal applications may result in forfeiture of the certification fee.

It is recommended that sections 56366.1 through 56366.12 of Part 30 of the California Education Code, and sections 3060 through 3070 of Title 5 of California Code of Regulations, be reviewed for qualification standards required for nonpublic, nonsectarian agencies. The Education Code provisions and Title 5 regulations are available at the following Special Education Division’s Law and Regulations: A Composite of Laws Database Search Engine Web site: http://www3.scoe.net/speced/laws_search/searchLaws.cfm (Outside source).

You are required to submit the following:

1. Completed renewal application forms, including a completed “Notification of Intent to Renew Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School/Agency Certification."
2. The appropriate certification fee (personal or business check, money order, or cashier’s check) payable to the: “California Department of Education.” Include the name of the nonpublic agency on the check or money order.

Completed application and the required certification fee are to be sent to the following address:

Administrative Services Unit – NPS/A
Special Education Division
California Department of Education
1430 N Street, Suite 2401
Sacramento, CA 95814

Please retain a copy of your application for your files.

We wish you success in your work with students with disabilities. If you have any questions regarding nonpublic, nonsectarian school certification, please contact the Special Education Division at (916) 327-0141.

Sincerely,

Original signed by Mary Hudler. Hard copy of signed document is available by contacting the Nonpublic Schools and Agencies Unit at (916) 327-0141.

Mary Hudler, Director
Special Education Division