The Board of Education recognizes that it may be appropriate to declassify some students with disabilities. A student may mature and develop skills such that they no longer require the special program, support services or accommodations offered by an Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individualized Education Services Program (IESP) or Services Plan (SP). The Committee on Special Education (CSE), the CSE Subcommittee or, the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), as applicable, is responsible for making this judgment, while adhering to the requirements of federal and state law and regulation.
Reevaluation
Prior to determining that a student is no longer eligible for special education services and should be placed in a full-time regular education program, the CSE, CSE subcommittee, or CPSE, as applicable, will conduct a declassification evaluation of the student in accordance with the process and procedures prescribed for the evaluation and reevaluation of students with disabilities, by applicable law and regulations.
The district will provide the student’s parents with a copy of the reevaluation report and documentation regarding the eligibility determination.
Consistent with applicable law and regulation, the district will not conduct declassification evaluation if the reason why a student is determined to be ineligible for special education services is that he or she has either:
- Graduated with a regular high school or Regents diploma; or
- Exceeded the age of eligibility for services.
However, in such an instance the district will provide the student with a summary of his or her academic achievement and functional performance that also includes recommendations on how to assist the student in meeting his or her post-secondary goals.
Declassification Support Services
It is the goal of the Board of Education to provide an opportunity for the student to succeed in the transition to the regular education program. In order to facilitate that success, the CSE/CPSE may offer educational and support services for a period of time, not to exceed one year. Declassification support services may include:
- For the student, psychological services, social work services, speech and language improvement services, non-career counseling, and other appropriate support services.
- The CSE/CPSE will ensure that the appropriate teachers and service providers are informed of the need for the transition services, and will specify the nature and duration of those services.
Cross-ref:
- 4321, Programs for Students with Disabilities
Ref:
- 8 NYCRR §§100.1 (q); 200.2 (b)(8), 200.4 (b)(4-6), (c)(3)
Adoption date: August 18, 2008
Reviewed: May 22, 2017