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Section 38-2561.05 - Resolution of assessment, evaluation, placement, and funding disputes

Resolution of assessment, evaluation, placement, and funding disputes

(a) The due process procedures set forth in Chapter 30 of Title 5 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations and the IDEA shall govern any disputes between a student's parent or guardian and DCPS regarding the assessment, evaluation, placement, and funding of a student with a disability in a nonpublic special education school or program.

(b) In conformity with the IDEA, DCPS may not terminate funding for the last approved nonpublic placement of a student while an administrative or judicial review of a recommended placement is pending.

CREDIT(S)

(Mar. 14, 2007, D.C. Law 16-269, § 105, 54 DCR 841.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Emergency Act Amendments
For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 105 of Placement of Students with Disabilities in Nonpublic Schools Emergency Amendment Act of 2006 (D.C. Act 16-667, December 28, 2006, 54 DCR 1134).
Legislative History of Laws
For Law 16-269, see notes following § 38-2561.01.

Current through September 13, 2012