Section 10491.

10491. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall apply: (a) “Expulsion” means the permanent dismissal of a child from a program in response to a child’s behavior. (b) “Licensed family childcare provider” means a childcare provider who participates in a state-funded early care and education program, as defined in Section 10421, and is an individual […]

Section 10491.1.

10491.1. (a) (1) Except as authorized by paragraph (3), a program shall not do either of the following: (A) Expel or unenroll a child because of a child’s behavior. (B) Persuade or encourage a child’s parents or legal guardians to voluntarily unenroll from the program due to a child’s behavior. (2) (A) If a child exhibits persistent and serious behaviors, the […]