NC 1501-6.12 Requirement that Funds Not Benefit a Private School

Plain English summary

This regulation prohibits LEAs from using IDEA Part B funds (sections 611 or 619) to finance or benefit private schools as institutions. Funds must be used exclusively to meet the special education and related services needs of parentally-placed private school children with disabilities, not for the general needs of the private school or its student body.

Key requirements

• An LEA may not use funds provided under section 611 or 619 of the IDEA to finance the existing level of instruction in a private school or to otherwise benefit the private school.
• The LEA must use funds provided under Part B of the IDEA to meet the special education and related services needs of parentally-placed private school children with disabilities, but not for the needs of a private school or the general needs of the students enrolled in the private school.

Affected parties

• Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
• Parentally-placed private school children with disabilities
• Private schools

Official source

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/publications/catalog/ec144-policies-governing-services/open#page=34