La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § XLIII-224

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 4, April 20, 2024

Section XLIII-224 - Requirements for Establishing Eligibility

A. Requirements for LEAs in General. LEAs that establish joint eligibility under this Section shall:

1. adopt policies and procedures that are consistent with the state's policies and procedures under §102 and §165 through 174; and

2. be jointly responsible for implementing programs that receive assistance under Part B of the IDEA.

B. Requirements for Educational Service Agencies in General. If an educational service agency is required by state law to carry out programs under Part B of the IDEA, the joint responsibilities given to LEAs under Part B of the IDEA:

1. do not apply to the administration and disbursement of any payments received by that educational service agency; and

2. shall be carried out only by that educational service agency.

C. Additional Requirement. Notwithstanding any other provision of §223 through 224, an educational service agency shall provide for the education of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, as required by §113.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § XLIII-224

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 34:2056 (October 2008).

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