Authority: IC 20-51-4-4.6

Affected: IC 20-51-4

Sec. 4. (a) Within ten (10) instructional days after a choice scholarship student with a disability enrolls in the choice school, the choice school shall convene a meeting with the parent of the choice scholarship student and school staff to:

1. (1) determine the choice scholarship student's special education and related service needs; and
2. (2) develop a CSEP for the choice scholarship student.

(b) The CSEP shall be in writing and, at a minimum, include the following components:

1. (1) Measurable goals.
2. (2) Information on how the student's progress will be monitored and how parents will be informed of the progress.
3. (3) The special education and related services that the choice school will provide to the student, including accommodations needed for the student to participate in statewide assessments.
4. (4) The length, frequency, and duration of the special education and related services to be provided.

(c) The CSEP shall include statements to inform the parents of the following:

1. (1) The parent must provide written consent in order for the choice school to implement the CSEP.
2. (2) The parent may revoke consent at any time by providing a signed written statement revoking such consent.
3. (3) Revocation of consent encompasses the entire CSEP.
4. (4) Upon receipt of the written revocation, the choice school will stop implementing the CSEP.

(d) A parent may request a meeting at any time to review the CSEP. The choice school shall convene a meeting to review the CSEP within a reasonable time after receiving the request.

(e) For any choice scholarship student with a disability returning to the choice school, the student's previous year's CSEP shall be reviewed within ten (10) instructional days of the start of the school year to inform the planning and development of a CSEP for the current school year if the student selects the choice school as the special education service provider for the current year.

(Indiana State Board of Education; 511 IAC 7-49-4; filed Nov 25, 2014, 3:40 p.m.: 20141224-IR-511130560FRA; filed Mar 18, 2019, 2:33 p.m.: 20190417-IR-511180153FRA; readopted filed Dec 1, 2020, 1:48 p.m.: 20201230-IR-511200548RFA; filed Mar 4, 2024, 10:02 a.m.: 20240403-IR-511230504FRA)