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The District shall provide a free, appropriate public education and necessary related services, required under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American with Disabilities Act, to all students with disabilities residing within the district. 

It is the intent of the district to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated, and provided with appropriate educational services. Students may be disabled within the meaning of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act even though they do not require services pursuant to the IDEA.

For students eligible for services under IDEA, the district shall follow procedures for identification, evaluation, placement, and delivery of services to students with disabilities provided in state statutes which govern special education. For those students who are not eligible for services under IDEA, but, because of a disability as defined by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, need or are believed to need special instruction or related services, the district shall establish and implement a system of procedural safeguards. The safeguards shall cover students' identification, evaluation, and educational placement. This system shall include notice and opportunity for the student's parent(s)/guardian(s) to examine relevant records, review procedure, and an impartial hearing with opportunity for participation by the students' parent(s)/guardian(s), and representation by counsel.

References:

20 USCA (1401 at seq. ) (IDEA Statute)

RSA 186-C (Special Education)

NHSBA Code IHBA

Curriculum and Instruction: 04/16/01

First Reading Coordination: 05/09/01

Second Reading and Adoption BOSC: 05/14/01