Cal. EDC § 8255
This is the official text of Cal. EDC § 8255, part of California’s Education Code — governs public schools, community colleges, and universities in California.
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(a) The Superintendent may approve and reimburse startup costs for contracts under this chapter or facilities in an amount not to exceed 15 percent of the expansion or increase of each agency’s total contract amount. Under no circumstances shall reimbursement for startup costs result in an increase in the agency’s total award amount. These funds shall be available for all of the following:
(1) The employment and orientation of necessary staff.
(2) The setting up of the program and facility.
(3) The finalization of rental agreements and the making of necessary deposits.
(4) The purchase of a reasonable inventory of materials and supplies.
(5) The purchase of an initial premium for insurance.
(b) Agencies shall submit claims for startup costs with their first quarterly reports.
(c) The Legislature recognizes that allowances for startup costs are necessary for the establishment and stability of new preschool programs.
(1) The employment and orientation of necessary staff.
(2) The setting up of the program and facility.
(3) The finalization of rental agreements and the making of necessary deposits.
(4) The purchase of a reasonable inventory of materials and supplies.
(5) The purchase of an initial premium for insurance.
(b) Agencies shall submit claims for startup costs with their first quarterly reports.
(c) The Legislature recognizes that allowances for startup costs are necessary for the establishment and stability of new preschool programs.
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