Authority: IC 11-8-2-5; IC 31-31-8-2

Affected: IC 31-31-8-2

Sec. 5. Written policy, procedure, and practice provide the following:

1. (1) Special education programs and services must be available.
2. (2) Special education programs and services must be aligned with the state requirements for juveniles with educational disabilities.
3. (3) Special education services are provided by appropriately licensed professional staff.
4. (4) Special education services are aligned to the student's individualized education plan (IEP).
5. (5) An IEP is developed or implemented within ten (10) days of enrollment into the facility's education program.

6. (6) A system for obtaining previous special education records that:

   1. (A) is initiated within three (3) days of admission;

   2. (B) requests the juvenile's:

      1. (i) most recent IEP; and
      2. (ii) performance record; and
   3. (C) has regular follow-up until records are obtained.
7. (7) A process to refer juveniles who may need to be identified for special education services.
8. (8) Access to regular and special education classes and supplemental services.
9. (9) Transition services as required by the IEP to the extent possible due to the juvenile's confinement.

(Department of Correction; 210 IAC 8-11-5; filed Sep 16, 2022, 3:13 p.m.: 20221012-IR- 210220072FRA)