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IN SB0432
Bill
Status
1/12/2017
Primary Sponsor
Frank Mrvan
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AI Summary
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Expands the age range for developmental delay disability classification from 3-5 years old to 3-9 years old, effective July 1, 2018.
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Adds developmental delay as a category of mild and moderate disabilities for purposes of calculating special education grant amounts to school corporations.
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Requires the state board of education to amend administrative rule 511 IAC 7-41-6(a) to implement the expanded age eligibility.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017, with the age range expansion becoming operative July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Developmental delay disability. Requires the state board of education to amend its rule establishing developmental delay as a disability category to provide that, beginning July 1, 2018, developmental delay is a disability category solely for students who are at least three years of age and less than nine years of age. (Under current law, developmental delay is a disability category solely for students who are at least three years of age and not more than five years of age.) Adds developmental delay as a category of mild and moderate disabilities for purposes of determining special education grant amounts.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Education and Career Development
1/12/2017