22 Pa. Code § 14.103 - Terminology related to Federal regulations

For purposes of interfacing with 34 CFR Part 300 (relating to assistance to states for the education of children with disabilities), the following term applies, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Local educational agency-Where the Federal provision uses the term "local educational agency," for purposes of this chapter, the term means an intermediate unit, school district, State operated program or facility or other public organization providing educational services to children with disabilities or providing early intervention services. Applicability of this term to public charter schools is found in Chapter 711 (relating to charter school services and programs for children with disabilities). In the application of 34 CFR 300.130-300.144, regarding children with disabilities enrolled by their parents in private schools, the intermediate unit shall be considered to be the local education agency.

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22 Pa. Code § 14.103

The provisions of this § 14.103 adopted June 8, 2001, effective 6/9/2001, 31 Pa.B. 3021; amended June 27, 2008, effective 7/1/2008, 38 Pa.B. 3575.

The provisions of this § 14.103 amended under sections 1372 and 2603-B of the Public School Code of 1949 (24 P.S. §§ 13-1372 and 26-2603-B).