Section R. 340.1832 - Content areasRule 132. An intermediate school district plan for special education, or any modification thereof, shall be an operational plan that sets forth the special education programs and related services to be delivered. The plan shall comply with 1976 PA 451, MCL 380.1 et seq. and these rules. The plan shall also comply with the following format and include, at a minimum, all of the following:
(a) A description of the procedures used by the intermediate school district to advise and inform students with disabilities, their parents, and other members of the community of the special education opportunities required under the law; the obligations of the local school districts, public school academies, and intermediate school district; and the title, address, and telephone number of representatives of those agencies who can provide information about the special education opportunities.(b) A description of activities and outreach methods which are used to ensure that all citizens are aware of the availability of special education programs and services.(c) A description of the type of diagnostic and related services that are available, either directly or as a purchased service, within the intermediate school district or its constituent local school districts or public school academies.(d) A description of the special education programs designed to meet the educational needs of students with disabilities.(e) The intermediate school district plan shall either describe special education programs and services under part 3 of these rules or shall propose alternative special education programs and services.(f) Provide an assurance statement that any personally identifiable data, information, and records of students with disabilities are collected, used, or maintained in compliance with 34 C.F.R. §§300.610 through 300.626.(g) The identity of the full- or part-time constituent local school district or public school academy administrator who, by position, is responsible for the implementation of special education programs and services.(h) A description of the qualifications of paraprofessional personnel.(i) A description of the transportation necessary to provide the special education programs and services described in subdivisions (c), (d), and (e) of this subrule.(j) A description of the method of distribution of funds under R 340.1811(5).(k) A description of how the intermediate school district will appoint the parent advisory committee members under R 340.1838(1) and (2).(l) A description of the role and responsibilities of the parent advisory committee, including how it shall participate in the cooperative development of the intermediate school district plan, formulate objections thereto, if any, and other related matters.(m) A description of the role and relationship of administrative and other school personnel, as well as representatives of other agencies, in assisting the parent advisory committee in its responsibilities.(n) A description of the fiscal and staff resources that shall be secured or allocated to the parent advisory committee by the intermediate school district to make it efficient and effective in operation.(o) The plan shall be approved by the superintendent of public instruction before implementation under R 340.1831(1). The plan is developed and approved under R 340.1833 and R 340.1835 to R 340.1837.Mich. Admin. Code R. 340.1832
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