A parent of a new student entering during the school year shall also complete this process within two weeks of the enrollment date. To the extent possible, all students with disabilities shall participate in the state student accountability standards for elementary, middle, and high school levels. Students with disabilities may be exempted from the statewide student accountability promotion standards by the Individualized Education Program Team if it is determined by the team that the students do not have the ability to participate in the State Standard Course of Study. However, they shall be enrolled in a functional curriculum and demonstrate acceptable outcomes on alternate assessments. These students may receive a certificate of achievement or graduation certificate but are ineligible for a diploma.
All services offered are in addition to the special education services provided to the student.
However, in accordance with federal law, English language proficiency cannot be the factor that determines that a student has not met performance standards. This intervention shall involve extended, supplemental instructional opportunities that include assistance in the development of English language proficiency.