> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/alternative-payment-program/applicable-regulations-alternative-payment-programs.md).

# Applicable Regulations - Alternative Payment Programs

18220

(a) The regulations contained in this subchapter shall only apply to contractors authorized to establish, maintain, or operate Alternative Payment programs as defined in section 18013(e) of this chapter. 

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, contractors funded to provide Alternative Payment program services shall also comply with regulations contained in subchapters 1, 2, 3, and 15 in whole and sections 18271(a), (c), 18274, 18277 and 18279 of subchapter 12 of this chapter.

> NOTE: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Sections 8203 and 8261, Education Code.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:

```
GET https://title5.caqualityearlylearning.org/alternative-payment-program/applicable-regulations-alternative-payment-programs.md?ask=<question>&goal=<user_goal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.