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Special Education Department
Everything you need to know to about Special Education at the Racine Unified School District
Hello Families!
The Racine Unified School District Special Education Department has put together resources just for you. It is our goal to provide you information and resources to better support both you and your student through our department. The resources, information, and laws are continually changing in special education so you will find the information here updates as well. If there is a topic you would like more information or resources on please go to the Feedback / Need More? page to submit your request.
Important Messages & Updates
All previous messages and updates can be found on the message and update page
23-24 Parental Notice for Medicaid Billing
September 15, 2023
Dear parents/guardians of ,
This is the notification of your rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding Medicaid billing. IDEA allows certain services provided under an IEP to be covered by Medicaid. The Wisconsin Medicaid schoolbased services benefit is a way for school districts to receive additional federal revenue. These services include attendant care services, nursing services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language services, specialized medical transportation, psychological services, counseling, social work services, and developmental testing and assessment.
This form is attached.
Sincerely,
RUSD Special Education Department.
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Los Padres/Tutores de ,
Esta es la notificacion de sus derechos segun la Ley de Educacion para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA) con respecto a la facturacion a Medicaid. La ley IDEA permite que ciertos servicios prestados incluidos en un IEP sea cubierto por Medicaid. El beneficio de servicios basados en la escuela de Wisconsin Medicaid es una forma de que los distritos escolares reciban ingresos federales adicionales. Estos servicios incluyen servicios de atencion de asistente, servicios de enfermeria, fisioterapia, terapia ocupacional, servicios de! habla y de! lenguaje, transporte medico especializado, servicios psicologicos, orientacion psicologica, servicios de trabajo social, y pruebas y evaluacion de desarrollo.
Vea eldocumento incluido.
Atentamente,
Dpto. de Educación Especial
Parent Rights Booklet Messenger
Dear parents/guardians of ,
This document talks about important special education rights you have as a parent. The rights protect you and your child. We must tell you about all these rights even though some things may not relate to your child at this time. If you have any questions about your rights, call your child's school. Special Education law requires that the school district give this to you once per year or upon your request. If you file a due process complaint, you will receive another copy.
Please see attached Parent Rights Booklet. *PDF copy
Sincerely,
RUSD Special Education Department
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Los Padres/Tutores de ,
Este documento habla sobre los derechos importantes sobre educaci6n especial que usted tiene como padre. Los derechos protegen a su estudiante ya usted. Es nuestro deber informarle sobre estos derechos, aunque algunos de ellos no apliquen a su estudiante en este memento. Si tiene cualquier pregunta sobre sus derechos, llame a la escuela de su estudiante. La ley de Educaci6n Especial requiere que el distrito escolar le de esto una vez por afio o cuando usted lo pida. Si usted hace una queja de proceso reglamentario, se le dara otra copia.
Por favor vea el libreto de Derechos de los Padres aquí incluido.
Atentamente,
Dpto. de Educación Especial
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