FILE:  IDDF

CURRICULUM DESIGN/SPECIAL PROGRAMS/SPECIAL EDUCATION
The Board is committed to the education of all school age children and youth in the district, including those who are handicapped.

As required by state law and regulated by the State Board of Education, the Board shall provide access to suitable facilities and programs of education for children who are classified as handicapped. The handicapped shall be identified in accordance with rules governing programs and services for handicapped persons as promulgated by the State Board of Education.

Placement of children in special classes shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent or designee upon recommendation by an Individual Educational Planning Committee, and placement shall be made after a conference with parents.
 
LEGAL REFERENCE: General School Laws: 380.4, 380.6, 380.1311, 380.1701-380.1766; State Board of Education regulations: R340.1701-R340.1852
REVISED: Current practice codified 1975
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The Benton Harbor Area Schools, Berrien County, Michigan