14.0 Governance Standards

Governance is the administrative structure and long range planning through which the special education system operates.

Required Policies

The LEA must have in effect policies that are consistent with State policies established under 34 C.F.R. §§ 300.101 through 300.163, and §§ 300.165 through 300.174. Many of those policies are addressed in the previous chapters. The LEA also must have policies that (1) Address transition from preschool; (2) Ensure compliance with the private school requirements in §§ 300.130 through 300.148; and (3) Prevent inappropriate overidentification or disproportionate representation by race and ethnicity of children with disabilities. These policies must be included in the district's comprehensive, documented TSES plan.

Legal Citations

The LEA, in providing for the education of children with disabilities within the jurisdiction, must have in effect policies, procedures, and programs that are consistent with the State policies and procedures established under § 300.101 through 300.163, and §§ 300.165 through 300.174. 34 C.F.R. § 300.201.

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Items to Demonstrate Compliance