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HB 1226 Publication of procedure for changing special education placements.

Introduced by: A. Donald McEachin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

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Publication of procedure for changing special education placements. Directs the Board of Education to publicize and disseminate, to parents of students who are enrolled in special education programs or for whom a special education placement has been recommended, information regarding current federal law and regulation addressing procedures and rights related to the placement and withdrawal of children in special education. Pursuant to a second enactment, the Superintendent of Public Instruction must apprise local school boards of the provisions of this act by Superintendent's Administrative Memorandum no later than 30 days after its enactment. This bill is a recommendation of the Joint Subcommittee Studying the Overrepresentation of African-American Students in Special Education Programs.


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