(1) As used in this section:

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     (1)(a) “Qualified individual” means an individual who:

          (1)(a)(i) is employed by an LEA; and
          (1)(a)(ii) provides related services in a school-based setting.
     (1)(b) “Qualified individual” includes:

          (1)(b)(i) an audiologist;
          (1)(b)(ii) a speech-language pathologist;
          (1)(b)(iii) a mental health practitioner;
          (1)(b)(iv) a school nurse;
          (1)(b)(v) an occupational therapist; and
          (1)(b)(vi) a physical therapist.
     (1)(c) “Related services” means the same as that term is defined in 34 C.F.R. § 300.34.
(2) An LEA may adopt a salary schedule, or salary schedules, for qualified individuals, that:

     (2)(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.