BP 6159 — Individualized Education Program
Section: 6000 - Instruction
Status: Active
Adopted: 2017-11-14
Revised: 2022-06-22
Policy text
INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAM
The Governing Board desires to provide educational alternatives that afford students with disabilities full educational opportunities. Students with disabilities shall receive a free appropriate public education and be placed in the least restrictive environment which meets their needs to the extent provided by law.
The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative regulations regarding the appointment of the individualized education program (IEP) team, the contents of the IEP, and the development, review, and revision of the IEP.
Legal
EDUCATION CODE
51225.3 Requirements for high school graduation and diploma
56055 Rights of foster parents pertaining to foster child’s education
56136 Guidelines for low incidence disabilities areas
56321 Notice of parental rights; consent of parent
56321.5 Notice to include right to electronically record
56340.1-56347 Instructional planning and individualized education program
56350-56352 IEP for visually impaired students
56380 IEP reviews; notice of right to request
56390-56392 Recognition for educational achievement, special education
56500-56509 Procedural safeguards
60640-60648.5 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress
FAMILY CODE
GOVERNMENT CODE
7572 Seriously emotionally disturbed child, expanded IEP
WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE
300 Children subject to jurisiction
601 Minors habitually disobedient
602 Minors Violating law defined as crime
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
853 State Assessments, administration
1215.5-1218 High School Exit Examination, accommodations for students with disabilities
3021-3029 Identification, referral and assessment
3040-3043 Instructional planning and the individualized education program
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
1232g Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974
1400-1482 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34