The School Board desires children with and without disabilities to share an interactive educational environment which nurtures understanding, cooperation and mutual respect.
A student’s IEP team shall determine the content of the student's individualized educational program (IEP) and make placement decisions for the least restrictive environment that is educationally appropriate.
4 AAC 52.590 requires the District to establish written procedures for the identification of children in need of a surrogate parent and for the appointment and removal of surrogate parents. AS 14.30.272 requires the District to inform parents/guardians of children with disabilities of the procedural safeguards provided by law. 4 AAC 52.190 requires written notice before initiating or changing a child's identification, evaluation or placement and when refusing a parent's request to initiate or change a child's identification, evaluation or placement.
The Superintendent shall establish written procedures required by law and shall ensure District compliance with procedural safeguards, including appropriate notices to parents/guardians established by state and federal laws and regulations.
4 AAC 52.115 requires evaluation and placement within 90 calendar days of obtaining parental consent for evaluation. However, completion of an individualized education plan must occur within 30 days after determining a child's eligibility.
Services will be provided in accordance with a student's IEP once parental consent or administrative or judicial proceedings authorize the provision of special education and related services.
(cf.3541.2- Transportation for Students with Disabilities)
(cf.5144.2- Suspension and Expulsion (Students with Disabilities)
(cf.6146.4- Differential Graduation and Competency Standard Requirements for Individuals with Exceptional Needs)
(cf.6164.4- Child Find)
(cf. Special Services Program Handbook)
Legal Reference:
ALASKA STATUTES
14.30.180-14.30.350 Education for children with disabilities
ALASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
4 AAC 52.010-4 AAC 52.990 Education for children with disabilities
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
1232g Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
1400 et seq. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34
99.10-99.22 Inspection, review and procedures for amending education records
300.340-349 Individualized education programs
300.500-300.514 Due process procedures for parents and children
300.550-300.553 Least restrictive environment; alternative placements; placement; nonacademic settings