CHAPTER 4.00 - CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

4.03 Exceptional Student Education

(1) Upon recommendation of the Superintendent, the Board shall annually adopt a plan for the provision of exceptional student education programs for all exceptional students.

(2) The annual plan for special programs and procedures for exceptional students shall include: screening procedures; pre-referral activities; referral procedures; eligibility criteria; program placement; program dismissal; and descriptions of program organization and operations.

(3) The annual plan for exceptional student education shall be subject to the approval of the State Commissioner of Education.

(4) The exceptional student education program shall conform to the provisions adopted by the Board and approved by the Commissioner and shall function in accordance with the provisions of law, State Board of Education rules, and other applicable provisions of Board policy.

(5) Every parent, as defined by Florida Statutes, of an exceptional student shall be informed about the services that area available and appropriate for the student’s disability.

Statutory Authority: 1001.41; 1001.42, F.S.

Laws Implemented: 1003.57, F.S.

State Board Of Education Rule: 6A-6.0131; 6A-6.03411

History:

Date adopted: 01/14/1999

Date revised: 02/09/2010