# Plan for Provider Payments

The contractor shall develop and implement a plan for timely payment to providers. The plan shall include a description of parent fee collection methods in accordance with the policy required by Section 18221 (h) of this Division.

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


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