GRADUATION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Southport School Department will accept the Pupil Evaluation Team's (PET) recommendation for graduation requirements for exceptional students between the ages of 15 and 20 inclusive.

Students who have completed the graduation requirements specified by the PET shall be eligible to receive a regular high school diploma.

The school department shall inform, in writing, both the parent and, when appropriate , the student that graduation constitutes a termination of eligibility for special education services as outlined in the State Special Education Regulations .

Legal Reference: Maine Department of Education Regulations Chapter 101, Section 5.13; 9.5; 10

Adopted: 9-21-95