Butte School District

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Special Education

The District shall provide a free appropriate public education and necessary related services to all children with disabilities residing within the District, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (hereinafter “IDEA”) and implementing provisions in Montana law, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. For students eligible for services under IDEA, the District shall follow procedures for identification, evaluation, placement, and delivery of service to children with disabilities as provided in the current “Montana State Plan Under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.”

The District may maintain a membership in one or more cooperative associations, which shall assist the District in fulfilling its obligations to the District’s disabled students.

Legal Reference:    
Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400, et seq.
§ 20-7-Part Four, MCA  Special Education for Exceptional Children

Policy History:
Adopted on: 10/18/04
Revised on: