The Legal Framework for the Child-Centered Special Education Process
 
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FACILITIES  
 
Authorities:  20 U.S.C. § 1404; 34 C.F.R. Part 300; Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Uniform Federal Accessibili
 
 
 
FEDERAL AND STATE REQUIREMENTS CITATIONS

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If the Secretary of Education determines that a program authorized under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B will be improved by permitting program funds to be used to acquire appropriate equipment, or to construct new facilities or alter existing facilities, the Secretary is authorized to allow the use of those funds for those purposes. 300.718(a)
1404(a)


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The local educational agency (LEA) must comply with the FUNDING frameworks.


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The LEA must comply with the ADMINISTRATION OF EQUIPMENT framework.


COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LAWS


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Any construction of new facilities or alteration of existing facilities with authorized IDEA program funds must comply with the requirements of:

 		300.718(b)
1404(b)


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  • Appendix A of part 36 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the "Americans with Disabilities Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities" [ADAAG]); or
 		300.718(b)(1)
1404(b)(1)
ADAAG


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  • Appendix A of subpart 101-19.6 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (commonly known as the "Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards" [UFAS]).
 		300.718(b)(2)
1404(b)(2)
UFAS

 
 
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