Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-8-8-.04

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 290-8-8-.04 - Assurances

(1) Effective August 1, 2014, before receiving any state allocations from the Education Trust fund, all eligible specialized treatment centers operating in the state of Alabama must annually assure their compliance with the following:

(a) Comply with all State and Federal laws and regulations as they pertain to special education students.

(b) Comply with procedural due process relating to applicable notices, timelines and safeguards in accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations.

(c) Comply with the Department's requirements regarding the qualifications of teachers and paraprofessionals.

(d) Ensure that all students placed in the STC are provided a curriculum consistent in quality and content approved by the department and specialized treatment approved by the appropriate accrediting agency.

(e) Use state-approved student information software for all children in order to complete required forms and pertinent educational information.

(f) Complete requested or required reports in a timely manner.

(g) Maintain all appropriate records and provide them to the Department as requested.

(h) Submit an annual fiscal audit to ensure that federal or state-appropriated funds are expended in an appropriate manner and in accordance with applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.

(i) Work with the LEA to ensure that all students participate in the State Assessment Program.

(j) Maintain and safeguard the confidentiality of personally-identifiable data and records pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

(k) Ensure students are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

(2) Upon submitting an assurance of compliance in each of these areas, an Educational Endorsement of Operation will be awarded to the Specialized Treatment Center from the Department. The endorsement will be valid for 3 years and can be revoked at any time for failure to comply with the assurances listed above.

(3) Each endorsed Specialized Treatment Center in the State of Alabama may be subject to a visit with or without prior notification by an official of the Department to determine compliance with Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 290-8-8.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-8-8-.04

New Rule: Filed January 17, 2014; effective February 21, 2014.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2021, eff. 1/14/2022.

Authors: Dennis Coe, Dr. Daniel Boyd

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-4-13.