- A. “Extended school year” (ESY) shall be as defined in A.R.S. § 15-881.
- B. Eligibility. Eligibility shall be determined by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team. Criteria for determining eligibility in an extended school year program shall be as defined in A.R.S. § 15-881.
- C. For a student with a disability currently enrolled in special education, eligibility for ESY services shall be determined no later than 45 calendar days prior to the last day of the school year.
- D. The availability of an extended school year program is required for all students for whom the IEP team has determined that it is necessary in order to ensure a free appropriate public education. Student participation in an ESY program is not compulsory. ESY services are not required for all students with a disability.
E. Factors that are inappropriate for consideration. Eligibility for participation shall not be based on need or desire for any of the following:
- 1. A day care or respite care service for students with a disability;
- 2. A program to maximize the academic potential of a student with a disability; and
- 3. A summer recreation program for students with a disability.
Historical Note
New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 3211, effective August 24, 1999 (Supp. 99-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 4633, effective December 8, 2003 (Supp. 03-4).