20-A §7253. Regional programs; approval
Title 20-A: EDUCATION
Part 4: SPECIFIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Subpart 1: SPECIAL EDUCATION
Chapter 303: CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES HEADING: PL 2005, C. 662, PT. A, §21 (RPR)
Subchapter 2: PROGRAMS
§7253. Regional programs; approval
Two or more school administrative units may enter into cooperative agreement to provide regional special education programs and support services. [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
1. General criteria. Programs and services established through this agreement shall meet the requirements set forth in section 7204, subsection 4.
[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]
2. Special provisions. A program shall specify that:
A. One of the school administrative units shall serve as fiscal agent; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
B. No requirement exists for separate budget approval and taxation; and [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
C. School construction may not be proposed for special education purposes. [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]
3. Plan. A plan for a regional program shall be subject to approval by the commissioner prior to its implementation. The plan shall specify:
A. The objectives and functions to be performed by the regional program; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
B. The method of fiscal operation and cost sharing; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
C. The method of entering into and withdrawing from the agreement; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
D. The method of administering the regional program; [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
E. The method of involving parent and community participation; and [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
F. The school administrative unit that shall act as fiscal agent for the regional program. [1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW).]
[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]
4. Funding. The regional program shall be supported by funds included in the special education appropriations of each of the member school administrative units.
[ 1981, c. 693, §§ 5, 8 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
1981, c. 693, §§5,8 (NEW).