# Duration of Conditional Contract Status

(a) A contractor shall remain on conditional contract status until the contractor has corrected deficiencies and/or has met requirements identified in the Conditional Status Addendum. 

(b) A contractor with a repayment plan shall remain on conditional contract status until full repayment is made. 

(c) A contractor on conditional contract status that is not on a repayment plan shall remain in that status until: 

              (1) the California Department of Education issues written notice to the contractor that the conditional status has been cleared; or 

              (2) the contractor is issued a clear contract; or 

              (3) the contract terminates according to its terms. 

(d) A contractor may request written verification from the Child Development Division that some of the deficiencies have been corrected even if the contractor will not be removed from conditional contract status.

> NOTE: Authority cited: Section 8261, Education Code. Reference: Section 8406.6, Education Code.


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