NC 1501-6.14 Separate Classes Prohibited

Plain English summary

This regulation prohibits LEAs from using IDEA section 611 or 619 funds to organize separate classes based on school enrollment or religion when both public and private school students are present at the same site. The restriction applies specifically when classes include a mix of public and private school students at the same location.

Key requirements

• An LEA may not use funds available under section 611 or 619 of the IDEA for classes that are organized separately on the basis of school enrollment or religion of the students
• The classes are at the same site
• The classes include students enrolled in public schools and students enrolled in private schools

Affected parties

• Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
• public school students
• private school students
• special education program administrators

Official source

https://www.dpi.nc.gov/documents/publications/catalog/ec144-policies-governing-services/open#page=35