(a) Requests for proposals shall be sent out by March 1, 1985.
(b) The office shall so conduct its primary prevention program selection process that the selected programs are prepared to provide required training during the 1985–1986 school year. Requests for proposals shall be sent out as soon as possible, and at least 30 calendar days shall be allowed for submission of proposals for the competitive bidding.
(c) In accordance with Section 18979, no selected primary prevention program may commence operations prior to July 1, 1985.
(d) In order to ensure that primary prevention programs can provide training beginning in the 1985–86 school year, the office shall give priority in the processing of applications, execution of grants, and issuance of funds to those applicants who apply and qualify under paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 18978.3.
(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 134, Sec. 12. Effective July 1, 1985.)