Arkansas State University Free Appropriate Public Education Discussion Paper

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Special Education Funding – Field Activity Directions: You will need to have access to your district’s budget and also an individual who has knowledge of the costs of educating both special education and general education students in your district. This may be your financial officer, assistant superintendent, compliance officer or another personnel within your district. ELCC Standard 3.2 NELP: 6.1c, 6.1f, 6.2a, 6.2b, 6.2e, 6.2f LEADS: Domain 1d 1. In a narrative not exceeding one page in length, summarize the meaning of Cost of FAPE found on pages 79-80 in your text. 2. From your district’s special education office, gather the following information in regard to the financing of special education for the entire district in which you work:* a. How much federal money (IDEA Funds) does your district receive per child with an IEP? b. What is the total cost per child, for delivering special education services in your district? c. What is the total cost per child, for educating the ‘regular education’ student in your district? *Budget amounts may come from the current school year or the preceding school year, depending on whether or not your district’s current budget has been finalized. 3. In a paragraph, describe your District’s December Child Count Process and its importance. A December Child Count is mandated by Federal law to receive funding for special education services. Therefore you will have this information within your district. “Child Count is an unduplicated count of all children with disabilities ages 3 – 21 receiving special education and related services according to an individualized education program (IEP) on December 1st of each year.”
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Free Appropriate Public Education
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What is the meaning of ‘Cost of FAPE?’
FAPE, Free Appropriate Public Education, is an educational program that has been
individualized to suit the needs of children with disabilities and subsequently qualifying for
special education. FAPE program is essentially meant to meet the child's unique needs, meet the
standards of State grade level, and provide access to the general education curriculum. FAPE is
normally provided at zero cost to the parents. The districts hosting the concerned schools provide
the parents with permission for examining and rev...


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