Section 7-34-C-300.224 - Requirements for establishing eligibility(a)Requirements for LEAs in general. LEAs that establish joint eligibility under these policies must- (1) Adopt policies and procedures that are consistent with Mississippi's policies and procedures; and(2) Be jointly responsible for implementing programs that receive assistance under Part B of 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 IDEA, the joint responsibilities given to LEAs under Part B of IDEA-
(1) Do not apply to the administration and disbursement of any payments received by that educational service agency; and(2) Must be carried out only by that educational service agency.(c)Additional requirement. Notwithstanding any other provision of §§300.223 through 300.224 (Joint Establishment of Eligibility and Requirements for Establishing Eligibility), an educational service agency must provide for the education of children with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, as required by §300.112(Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).7 Miss. Code. R. 34-C-300.224