Title
APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICY 4.12 EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION
Description
Policy 4.12 - Exceptional Student Education
- Revised definitions in accordance with state statutes and definitions.
- Updates timelines within which plan must be submitted to the FL Department of Education.
- Adds new information from FL DOE that parent/guardian notification on student record/educational decision rights and responsibilities transfer must be made at least one year prior to student turning 18.
- Information must include ways for informed consent to allow parent/guarding to continue to participate in educational decisions.
This policy was reviewed at the February 20, 2024 workshop.
The Board approved advertising the policy changes at the March 5, 2024 meeting, and a public notice of the proposed changes was published March 6, 2024.
Gap Analysis
This policy has been created to comply with state law and FL Department of Education rules.
Previous Outcomes
This policy was previously adopted by the School Board.
Expected Outcomes
Upon adoption of this policy, appropriate corresponding updates will be made to district procedures and manuals to align with the changes.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the revised Policy 4.12 - Exceptional Student Education - be approved as presented.
Contact Information
CHRIS PARENTEAU chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net
CRAIG MANIGLIA craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net
CHRIS RENOUF chris.renouf@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
N/A