53A-15-303 - School district responsibility -- Reimbursement of costs -- Other programs.
53A-15-303. School district responsibility -- Reimbursement of costs -- Otherprograms.
(1) (a) Each school district shall provide, either singly or in cooperation with other schooldistricts or public institutions, a free, appropriate education program for all students withdisabilities who are residents of the district.
(b) The program shall include necessary special facilities, instruction, andeducation-related services.
(c) The costs of a district's program, or a district's share of a joint program, shall be paidfrom district funds.
(2) School districts that provide special education services under this chapter inaccordance with applicable rules of the State Board of Education shall receive reimbursementfrom the board under Title 53A, Chapter 17a, Minimum School Program Act, and otherapplicable laws.
(3) (a) A school district may, singly or in cooperation with other public entities, provideeducation and training for persons with disabilities who are younger than three or older than 22consistent with Subsection 53A-15-301(1).
(b) The cost of such a program may be paid from fees, contributions, and other fundsreceived by the district for support of the program, but may not be paid from public educationfunds.
Amended by Chapter 82, 2002 General Session