1. (1) As used in this section:

   1. (a) "Qualified individual" means an individual who:

      1. (i) is employed by an LEA; and
      2. (ii) provides related services in a school-based setting.

   2. (b) "Qualified individual" includes:

      1. (i) an audiologist;
      2. (ii) a speech-language pathologist;
      3. (iii) a mental health practitioner;
      4. (iv) a school nurse;
      5. (v) an occupational therapist; and
      6. (vi) a physical therapist.
   3. (c) "Related services" means the same as that term is defined in 34 C.F.R. 300.34.

2. (2) An LEA may adopt a salary schedule, or salary schedules, for qualified individuals, that:

   1. (a) is separate from salary schedules adopted for other LEA employees; and
   2. (b) takes into consideration the market rate for related services provided outside of a school-based setting.

Amended by Chapter 214, 2022 General Session