LEA Model Policies and Procedures

Under the regulatory provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Part B (IDEA-B), to be eligible for funds the Local Educational Agency (LEA) must, among many things, demonstrate to the satisfaction of the State Education Agency (SEA) that it meets the conditions in §§300.101 through 300.163, and §§300.165—300.174. The conditions under §300.220 require the LEAs to have in effect policies, procedures, and programs that are consistent with the State policies and procedures established under §§ 300.101 through 300.163, and §§300.165—300.174. The Board approved LEA Policies and Procedures must be on file with the Department of Education. This current model of LEA Policies and Procedures is formatted to facilitate future modifications of the policies and procedures. Modifications to the IDEA Policies and Procedures may be necessary to ensure compliance with Part 300, if: (1) The provisions of the IDEA or the implementing regulations are amended; (2) There is a new interpretation of the IDEA by Federal or State courts; or (3) There is an official finding of noncompliance with Federal or State law or regulations.

• 2004 LEA Application Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PDF)
• 2009 Final LEA Policies (PDF)
• 2018 LEA Submission Statement for LEA Policies and Procedures (PDF)
  
• 2018 IDEA B LEA Policies and Procedures (PDF)
  

Program and Fiscal Guidelines

State Funded Programs

• Special Education Use of Core Funds Guidelines (PDF)
  

Federal Funded Programs 

• Instructions for Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act Provisions (PDF)
• 2021-2022 IDEA-B Section 611 Approved Private Schools Guidelines (PDF)
• 2021-2022 IDEA-B Section 611 School Age Program, Administrative and Fiscal Guidelines (PDF)
• 2021-2022 IDEA-B Section 611 Support and Direct Services Guidelines (PDF)