Unless the process described in subdivision (i) of Section 56195.7 specifies an alternative method of distribution of state and local funds among the participating local educational agencies, the funds shall be distributed by the special education local plan area as allocated instructional personnel service units and operated as computed in Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 56700) as that chapter existed on December 31, 1998, or Chapter 7.1 (commencing with Section 56835).