Section 7253 - Regional programs; approvalTwo or more school administrative units may enter into cooperative agreement to provide regional special education programs and support services. [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]
1.General criteria. Programs and services established through this agreement shall meet the requirements set forth in section 7204, subsection 4. [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]
2.Special provisions. A program shall specify that:A. One of the school administrative units shall serve as fiscal agent; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]B. No requirement exists for separate budget approval and taxation; and [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]C. School construction may not be proposed for special education purposes. [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).] [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]
3.Plan. A plan for a regional program shall be subject to approval by the commissioner prior to its implementation. The plan shall specify:A. The objectives and functions to be performed by the regional program; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]B. The method of fiscal operation and cost sharing; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]C. The method of entering into and withdrawing from the agreement; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]D. The method of administering the regional program; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]E. The method of involving parent and community participation; and [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]F. The school administrative unit that shall act as fiscal agent for the regional program. [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).] [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]
4.Funding. The regional program shall be supported by funds included in the special education appropriations of each of the member school administrative units. [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8(NEW).]
1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW) .