Connecticut General Statutes 10-76q – Special education at technical education and career schools
(a) The Technical Education and Career System, established pursuant to section 10-95, shall: (1) Provide the professional services necessary to identify, in accordance with section 10-76a, children requiring special education who are enrolled at a technical education and career school; (2) identify each such child; (3) determine the appropriateness of the technical education and career school for the educational needs of each such child; (4) provide an appropriate educational program for each such child; (5) maintain a record thereof; and (6) annually evaluate the progress and accomplishments of special education programs provided by the Technical Education and Career System.
Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 10-76q
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(b) Where it is deemed appropriate that a child enrolled in a technical education and career school receive special education, the parents or guardian of such child shall have a right to the hearing and appeal process as provided for in section 10-76h.
(c) Prior to a student’s enrollment in a technical education and career school, the local or regional board of education for the town in which such student resides shall convene a planning and placement team meeting. The purpose of such meeting shall be to address such student’s transition to such technical education and career school and ensure that such student’s individualized education program reflects the current supports and services that such student requires in order to access a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. A representative from such technical education and career school shall be invited to such meeting.