CAPSES initiated language to eliminate an outdated code prohibiting a person employed by a Local Educational Agency (LEA) within the last 365 days, to be hired by Nonpublic Agencies who contract with LEAs for special education related services. California nonpublic agency recruiting, hiring and training efforts have been heavily impacted by the outdated code.  The language, with the assistance of Senator Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, was included in SB-828 School Finance:  Education Omnibus Trailer Bill (Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review.)  

On July 27, 2016, Governor Jerry Brown approved the bill effective on July 1, 2016, allowing NPAs to hire individuals employed by LEAs without the restrictions imposed by the outdated code.