Private Placement/Services:
While parents have the option of placing their children in a private school or obtaining additional services (such as tutoring) from a private individual or organization, the District is not obligated to cover resulting tuition or costs.. The District will not pay for private services or tuition for any student unless required to do so by state or federal law. If a parent wishes the District to consider a publicly funded private placement or private services, the parent must give the District notice and opportunity to propose other options available within the public school system before the private placement or services are obtained.
Therefore, for any regular education, 504, or IDEA student, a parent must give notice either at the last IEP or 504 meeting prior to obtaining private services, or in writing at least ten business days prior to obtaining private services. The notice must include the parent's intent to obtain private services, the parent's rejection of the educational program offered by the District, and the parent's request that the private services be funded by the District. Failure to provide notice may result in a denial of any subsequent reimbursement request.
