The Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process
 
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SPEECH OR LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT  
 
Authorities:  20 U.S.C. §§ 1401, 1414; 34 C.F.R. Part 300; 19 T.A.C. Chapter 89
 
 
 
FEDERAL AND STATE REQUIREMENTS CITATIONS

D
The child must be assessed in all areas of suspected disability. 300.304(c)(4)
1414(b)(3)(B)


GROUP OF QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS


P
The group must comply with the EVALUATION PROCEDURES framework.


D

The group must include, but is not limited to:

 		300.306(a)(1)
89.1040(b)
89.1040(c)(10)


D
  • A certified speech and hearing therapist;
 		300.306(a)(1)
89.1040(b)
89.1040(c)(10)


D
  • A certified speech and language therapist; or
 		300.306(a)(1)
89.1040(b)
89.1040(c)(10)


D
  • A licensed speech/language pathologist.
 		300.306(a)(1)
89.1040(b)
89.1040(c)(10)


CRITERIA


D
A child may be determined to be a child with speech or language impairment if: 300.8(c)(11)
89.1040(c)(10)
1401(3)(A)


D
  • The child has a communication disorder:
300.8(c)(11)
89.1040(c)(10)
1401(3)(A)


P
    • Such as, stuttering, impaired articulation, a language impairment, or a voice impairment;
 		300.8(c)(11)
89.1040(c)(10)
1401(3)(A)


D
  • The speech or language impairment adversely affects the child's educational performance; and
 		300.8(c)(11)
89.1040(c)(10)
1401(3)(A)


D
  • By reason of the speech or language impairment, the child needs special education and related services.
 		300.8(a)(1)
1401(3)(A)


ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATION


P
The DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY must be made by the ARD committee.

 
 
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