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Author Topic: private schools and disability law  (Read 2520 times)

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twinturbo

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private schools and disability law
« on: November 13, 2013, 01:40:04 PM »
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/faq.html Well what do you know ed.gov has a liaison office for not only private schools but independent and/or religious schools. A couple of mentions regarding homeschool students, but more importantly where federal financial assistance comes into play. I need to read it fully.


Heh. Gotcha. Jello, meet nail and wall.

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7. Are there any U.S. Department of Education grants that a private elementary and secondary school may apply for directly?

Yes. There are some grants for which private schools and faith-based and community organizations may apply. These grant programs are generally narrow in focus and address specific needs and concerns. To the extent that a private school meets the eligibility requirements for a program (generally as set forth in the statute or regulations), the school may apply directly for these grant funds. In this case, the private school receives funds in return for providing certain services. If a private school is awarded such a grant, it then becomes a recipient of federal financial assistance and is subject to the laws and regulations that apply to recipients, including federal civil rights laws. (See question 9.)

To find out more about these programs, visit the U.S. Department of Education's Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at: http://www.ed.gov/faithandcommunity. Additionally, for information about the eligibility of faith-based organizations to participate in U.S. Department of Education programs refer to the Education Department General Administrative Regulations (34 CFR 75.52 and 76.52).


I see. Those would be highly qualified nails able to hold the jello.

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9. Are private elementary and secondary schools whose students or teachers receive equitable services under ESEA or IDEA considered to be "recipients of federal financial assistance"?

No. Private schools whose students and teachers receive equitable services under ESEA or IDEA are not considered recipients of federal financial assistance. These programs are considered to be operated for the benefit of students and teachers in private schools, not for the benefit of the private schools themselves. As a result, certain requirements that apply to recipients (which may include certain civil rights requirements and the military recruiter requirements discussed in question 10) do not apply to private schools by virtue of their students or teachers receiving equitable services under ESEA or IDEA. However, if a private school otherwise receives federal financial assistance, including a grant or subgrant of federal funds to implement a federal education program, the school would be considered a recipient.

If a private school is a recipient of federal financial assistance, that school is subject to the federal civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and age. If a private school is not a recipient, but the private school's students and teachers receive equitable services under ESEA or IDEA, the LEA involved remains responsible for ensuring that there is no discrimination with respect to the federal education program.


My additional homework assignment. [urlhttp://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oii/nonpublic/idea04.pdf]ONPE presentation IDEA in private schools[/url]
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