La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CI-503

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section CI-503 - Selection of Participating Disciplines

A. Upon receipt of informed parental consent for the evaluation, the evaluation coordinator shall ensure that at least two appropriate and qualified personnel representing different disciplines participate in the individual evaluation (one of whom shall be the evaluation coordinator). The following additional considerations shall apply.

1. If a sensory impairment is suspected, statewide assessment resources that meet state standards should be considered.

2. If the student is determined to be "at risk" through sensory, motor, or health screening, and if a sensory or other physical/health impairment is suspected, an appropriate assessment must be conducted by a physician or other qualified examiner with specialized training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of the particular condition.

3. If the student has a documented health or physical impairment; has a history of head or spinal cord injury, seizures, or diseases; needs assistance with activities of daily living due to health concerns; requires medications at school or home; requires health procedures and/or special diet; or has other health problems, the school nurse or other qualified personnel shall be a member of the evaluation team.

4. If the student is suspected of having a specific learning disability, the student's general education teacher (or if the student does not have a general education teacher, a general education teacher qualified to teach a student of his or her age; or for a child of less than school age, an individual certified by the state Department of Education to teach a student of his or her age) must be a member of the multidisciplinary team. In no case shall the general education teacher replace the qualified pupil appraisal person.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CI-503

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 35:901 (May 2009), effective July 1, 2009.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:1941 et seq.