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113. Special Education

Every exceptional student attending the schools of this district shall be offered an educational program that meets his/her individual needs and is suited to his/her unique abilities. Such a program of special education shall be designed to comply with law; conform to the goals of this district; and, to the extent feasible and consistent with the best interests of the student and other pupils, integrate programs of special education with the regular instructional program of the schools.

The Board will determine which facilities and programs for the instruction of exceptional children shall be furnished by this district.

In order to maintain a more effective program of special education, the Board may participate in special education programs of Montgomery County Intermediate Unit No. 23.

Exceptional children to be served by the special education program of this district shall include those school age children as defined by law resident in the district who so deviate from the average in physical, mental, emotional or social characteristics that they require special educational programs, facilities or services and shall include all school-aged persons in detention homes and state schools and hospitals.

The Superintendent or designee is directed to annually recommend to the Board the employment and retention of such staff, and the provision of such facilities, as may be necessary and feasible to provide for the needs of exceptional children of this district.

The program to which each exceptional child is assigned shall be that which best assures his/her success in learning and offers him/her the least restrictive environment in accordance with State regulations.