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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 4Pt. 3Ch. 4§ 4347 Child Referral Requirements

§ 4347 Child Referral Requirements

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§ 4347 Child Referral Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools and preschools that get public money must help families find services in the community.
  • •They do this by talking to families and figuring out what help they need.
  • •The help could be from public or private groups, like doctors, counselors, or food banks.

Example

A kid in school is having trouble seeing the board and squints a lot.

The school notices this during class and tells the family they should see an eye doctor. The school helps the family find a doctor who can check the kid's eyes.

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§ 4347 Child Referral Requirements

School districts or publicly funded preschools receiving funds under this chapter shall demonstrate a capability for referral to appropriate public and private community services. The referrals shall be made through contacts with families in response to information regarding the need for referral arising from the child aide sessions. (Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 858, Sec. 6. Effective October 14, 1991.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

schoolhealthcommunityeffective octobercapabilityinformation

Related Statutes

  • § 4344 Primary Intervention Programs
  • § 4349 Mental Health Grant Criteria
  • § 4350.5 Child Aide Training Requirements
  • § 4646.5 Individual Program Plan Process
  • § 17737 Adoption Services For Special Needs

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 4347.
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