14 Del. Admin. Code § 1150-23.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024
Section 1150-23.0 - Transportation for Pupils with Disabilities23.1 Private placement with financial aid may be sought when an IEP team finds that an eligible child with a disability cannot benefit from the regularly offered free appropriate public educational programs which include regular classes, special classes or special schools. The determination shall be made by the IEP team and by the DDOE that no District or other state agency has a suitable free and appropriate program of education for the particular child with a disability. Such private placement shall be in a school or institution approved by the DDOE in keeping with its oversight responsibilities.23.2 Financial aid shall include tuition for special education and related services as defined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) [20 U.S.C. § 1400, et seq.] to include daily transportation for a private day program and room and board for a residential program.23.3 Transportation for a residential program will include, at a minimum, transportation to and from the facility at the start and end of each school term and when the school is officially closed to students. Reimbursement for other trips home or for the parents' travel costs to accompany the child or to attend conferences at the facility shall be determined on a case-by-case basis.23.4 Local School District Transportation Aides: With the approval of the DDOE, a state funded School Bus Aide may be provided on school buses serving special schools or programs for children with disabilities and when required in a student's IEP.14 Del. Admin. Code § 1150-23.0
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