Iowa Admin. Code rr. 281-63.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 281-63.6 - Special education

The AEA will establish policies and procedures for screening and evaluating students living in juvenile homes who may need special education.

(1)Assignment. A diagnostic-educational team will be assigned by the AEA in which each program is located. This diagnostic-educational team includes individuals who are appropriately qualified to conduct special education evaluations and to assist in planning programs for students who are provided a special education program pursuant to an individualized education program (IEP).

(2)Duties. The duties of this diagnostic-educational team include the screening of all students for potential special education needs, identifying children in need of special education, providing needed special education support services and assisting in the implementation of needed special education programs.

(3)Role of director of special education. It is the responsibility of the AEA director of special education to ensure that all procedures related to due process, protection in evaluation, least restrictive environment, development of individual educational programs and other provisions of 281-Chapter 41 are adhered to for students provided a special education program pursuant to an IEP who are served in juvenile homes. In addition, the director is responsible for coordinating the activities of the special education program with other programs and services provided.

Iowa Admin. Code rr. 281-63.6

Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024