Section 4.52.125. Eligibility.

	(a)  To determine a child's eligibility for special education and related services under 4 AAC 52.130, a district shall, in conformance with 34 C.F.R. 300.306, adopted by reference in 4 AAC 52.120,  
		(1) in interpreting evaluation data draw upon information from a variety of sources, including aptitude and achievement tests, current classroom-based assessments and observation by the teacher and related service providers, physical condition, social or cultural background, information provided by the parents, and adaptive behavior;  
		(2) provide that the eligibility decision be made by a group consisting of qualified professionals and a parent of the child; and  
		(3) require the group described in (2) of this subsection to provide a written and dated statement confirming the determination of eligibility.  
	(b)  A district shall give a parent of the evaluated child a copy of the evaluation report and the documentation of the determination of eligibility at no cost to the parent.  

Authorities

14.07.060;14.30.191

Notes

Reference

4 AAC 52.130
4 AAC 52.180
4 AAC 52.760

Authority

AS 14.07.060 AS 14.30.191

History

Eff. 7/16/89, Register 111; am 11/23/94, Register 132; am 8/22/2001, Register 159; am 8/30/2007, Register 183