NC Education Code · Regulation
Title 16 — root / Chapter 06 — 16 NCAC 06H .0105
Plain English summary
This regulation establishes administrative responsibilities for special education programs in North Carolina, placing implementation responsibility on LEAs and requiring coordination between LEAs, DHHS, and the Department of Correction. It mandates that DHHS personnel notify an LEA in writing when a newly identified child with special needs is evaluated, and requires all relevant agencies to collaborate in planning and implementing services for children with special needs. Non-LEA agencies providing educational services to children with special needs must also meet the standards in this Section.
Key requirements
- Implementation of provisions related to providing special education and related services is the responsibility of the LEA.
- All agencies not associated with local school administrative units, the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Correction must also meet the standards described in this Section if they provide educational services to children with special needs.
- LEAs shall ensure that an agency meets these standards before they contract for services from such programs.
- When a newly identified child with special needs has been diagnosed or evaluated by personnel under the Department of Health and Human Services, appropriate personnel from that department shall contact the LEA of the child's residence and inform that LEA in writing of the evaluation and results.
- LEAs, including all local school administrative units and the Departments of Health and Human Services and Correction, shall work together to plan and implement programs and services for children with special needs.
Affected parties
- Local Education Agencies (LEAs)
- Local school administrative units
- Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
- Department of Correction
- Non-LEA agencies providing educational services
- Children with special needs