6162.31

Instruction

Research:  Testing

Test Exclusion

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act - Alternate Assessments for Students with Disabilities for Statewide and District-wide Assessments

The Board of Education will, in all respects, comply with the requirements of the state and federal law with regard to the special education of students with disabilities. The Board directs the Director of Special Education or designee to, in accordance with state and federal law, develop procedures that indicate how district staff shall determine when a student with a disability eligible for special education and related services under the IDEA shall partake in alternative assessment(s) to particular statewide or district-wide assessments of student achievement. Such procedures shall include, among others things, a requirement that all decisions for alternative assessments be made by the particular student's planning and placement team.

Legal Reference:  Connecticut General Statutes

10-14n Statewide mastery examination.  Conditions for reexamination. Limitation and use of test results.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 42 U.S.C. §1400, et. seq. (IDEA) 34 C.F.R. §300.320

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