Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-317 - Education and Development

The foster parent shall:

1. Communicate developmental and educational progress and challenges to the Child Safety Worker or Child Placing Agency, including any noted developmental delays;

2. Send a school-age foster child to public school unless alternative educational arrangements, such as private or home schooling, have been approved in the child's case plan, by the Child Safety Worker's supervisor, or the Child Placing Agency supervisor;

3. Work with the Child Safety Worker or Child Placing Agency to determine educational needs beyond those provided in the school setting and make reasonable efforts to obtain these educational services that are available from the school, district, or other providers for education services;

4. Encourage the foster child's academic progress by making reasonable efforts to ensure the completion of homework and participating in parent-teacher conferences, the Individualized Education Program (IEP), and Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) Meetings, as appropriate; and

5. Make reasonable effort to:

a. Ensure school attendance; and

b. Schedule appointments, visitations, and other activities during hours that do not interfere with school.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-317

New section made by exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3480, effective 1/24/2016.