La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § CXV-331

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section CXV-331 - Special Education Programs

A. Each LEA shall provide special education programs for all exceptional students.

B. Education for exceptional students shall be maintained in the least restrictive environment appropriate to the students' needs.

C. Each LEA shall ensure that the placement of exceptional students in special education services and settings is determined by the student's IEP placement committee and occurs only with the written consent of the parent(s) or legal guardian for the initial IEP.

D. Children who have been receiving special education in another state or in another school system within Louisiana, and have an IEP in effect from the previous system shall be provided FAPE until the following conditions occur:

1. if the student is transferring from another state, eligibility is determined, and a new IEP is developed, if appropriate;

2. if the student is transferring from within Louisiana, the current IEP is adopted or a new IEP is developed.

NOTE: Refer to Bulletin 1706-Regulations for Implementation of the Children with Exceptionalities Act.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § CXV-331

Promulgated by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, LR 31:1261 (June 2005), amended LR 39:2197 (August 2013).

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