Ohio Admin. Code 3301-103-08 - Standards for autism scholarship program direct services provided by virtual means
(A)
"Services provided by virtual means" means direct
services provided through the use of information and communication technology
in real time by an individual holding the appropriate licensure or credential
who is located at a site other than the site where the student is
located.
(B)
Registered private providers as defined in division
(A)(7) of section 3310.41 of the Revised Code who
are not a chartered nonpublic school and are registered to participate in the
autism scholarship program as established in Chapter 3310. of the Revised Code
may offer services provided by virtual means.
(C)
If the registered
private provider supplies a student with a device necessary to facilitate the
provision of services by virtual means under this paragraph, the provider will
ensure the following conditions are met:
(1)
The device
includes a filtering device or filtering software that prevents access to
inappropriate or obscene material online;
(2)
The device is
appropriate to the student's needs and the services provided by virtual means
facilitate visual, face-to-face contact and interaction between the student and
the registered private provider; and
(3)
The availability
of necessary technical support.
(D)
Registered
private providers will communicate the following to each student and the parent
or guardian of the student prior to commencing services by virtual means:
(1)
If the registered
private provider supplies the device, instruction in the operation of the
device and online access;
(2)
Expectations for the student's attendance and
participation, including the times and dates when services will be provided by
virtual means; and
(E)
Registered
private providers may employ or contract with any individual listed in division
(F) of section 3310.41 of the Revised Code to
provide services by virtual means.
(F)
Documentation and
billing for services provided by virtual means will comply with program
conditions established for the autism scholarship program including the
following:
(1)
All registered private providers will document all services
in point of service notes;
(2)
All invoice
amounts for services delivered by virtual means will be consistent with the fee
schedule submitted by the registered private provider as part of their
application submitted to the department of education and workforce;
and
(3)
Registered private providers will submit to the
department invoices for services provided by virtual means within sixty days of
the date of service.
(G)
In cases of
noncompliance with the provisions of this rule the department may call for a
corrective action plan for registered private providers in lieu of removal from
the autism scholarship program.
Notes
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3301.07, 3310.41
Rule Amplifies: 3310.41
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