§ 300.14 Equipment.

Plain English summary

This section defines the term 'equipment' for purposes of IDEA regulations, encompassing two categories: physical infrastructure such as machinery, utilities, and built-in equipment with necessary housing structures, and all other items required for a facility to function as an educational service provider, including instructional materials, furniture, technology, and publications. The definition is purely definitional and establishes the scope of what qualifies as equipment under 34 CFR Part 300.

Key requirements

• Equipment means machinery, utilities, and built-in equipment, and any necessary enclosures or structures to house the machinery, utilities, or equipment.
• Equipment includes all other items necessary for the functioning of a particular facility as a facility for the provision of educational services, including items such as instructional equipment and necessary furniture; printed, published and audio-visual instructional materials; telecommunications, sensory, and other technological aids and devices; and books, periodicals, documents, and other related materials.

Affected parties

• Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)
• State Educational Agencies (SEAs)
• Schools and educational facilities

Official source

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-34/part-300/section-300.14