Section 5-E924. PROVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND RELATED SERVICES

 

924.1Each public charter school is held accountable for ensuring the provision of all education and related services outlined in each student’s Individualized Education Plan whether or not the school has elected to be treated as an LEA or as a part of the DCPS for purposes of IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Such services shall be provided timely and in full compliance with the student’s IEP.

 

924.2Public charter schools that elect to be treated as a local education agency for purposes of IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 shall ensure the provision of services for all special education levels, either through services on site, outsourcing of services, or collaborative arrangements with other service providers.

 

924.3Public charter schools that elect to be treated as a part of the DCPS for purposes of IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 shall ensure the provision of services for all special education levels in collaboration with DCPS.

 

924.4Each public charter school shall maintain records of services provided to special education students.

 

924.5Each public charter school is accountable for ensuring the security and confidentiality of students’ special education records.

 

924.6Violations relating to the education of children with disabilities may provide the basis of revocation pursuant to the D.C. School Reform Act of 1995, as amended, section 2213(a)(1)(A).

 

924.7Notwithstanding the status of the public charter school for purposes of IDEA and the Rehabilitation Act, whether as an LEA or as a part of the DCPS, the public charter school is the accountable entity for the viability of the special education program.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 48 DCR 1694, 1708 (February 23, 2001).