In recognizing its responsibility to provide complete and appropriate educational services to all school-age children in the district, the River Valley Board of Education shall provide programs for children with exceptional educational needs (EEN).
The Board shall provide programs for students with EEN as defined by law.
Programs for students with EEN may be provided through cooperative agreements with other school districts.
The district shall establish a multidisciplinary team and appoint at least one individual in the capacity of district EEN coordinator. The district shall complete all special education report forms and district plans as required by the Department of Public Instruction.
Within the parameters of state and federal laws governing the operation of programs for students with EEN, there are due process safeguards for parent rights and appeal. Such provisions shall be adhered to by the River Valley School District.
Special education handbook shall be developed which shall meet state/federal law requirements and be adopted by the Board.
LEGAL REF.: Chapter 115, Subchapter V Wisconsin Statutes
Section 118.13
PI 11, Wisconsin Administrative Code
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
CROSS REF.: Policy #346-Rule 1 - Testing of Exceptional Education Needs (EEN) Students
Policy #411-Equal Educational Opportunities
Special Education Handbook
APPROVED: April 13, 1989
REVISED: February 24, 1997
APPROVED: March 31, 1997
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