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NC 1500-2.30 Public Agency

Plain English summary

This regulation defines 'public agency' as including the State Education Agency (SEA), Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and State-operated Programs (SOPs) that are responsible for providing education to children with disabilities. It is a definitional provision establishing which entities bear responsibility under North Carolina's special education framework. No procedural requirements or deadlines are imposed by this section.

Key requirements

  • Public agency includes the SEA, LEAs, and State-operated Programs (SOPs) that are responsible for providing education to children with disabilities.

Affected parties

  • State Education Agency (SEA)
  • Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
  • State-operated Programs (SOPs)
  • children with disabilities

Official source

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/publications/catalog/ec144-policies-governing-services/open#page=16