Glenbard Township High School District 87
Policy 6:120
Instruction
Education of Children with Disabilities
The District shall provide a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment and
necessary related services to all children with disabilities enrolled in the District, as required by the
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and implementing provisions of The School
Code, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans With Disabilities Act. The
term “children with disabilities,” as used in this policy, means children between ages 3 and 21 for
whom it is determined through definitions and procedures described in the Illinois Rules and
Regulations to Govern the Organization and Administration of Special Education, that special
education services are needed.
It is the intent of the District to ensure that students who are disabled within the definition of Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are identified, evaluated and provided with appropriate
educational services. Students may be disabled within the meaning of Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act even though they do not require services pursuant to the IDEA.
For students eligible for services under IDEA, the District shall follow procedures for identification,
evaluation, placement, and delivery of services to children with disabilities provided in the Illinois
State Board of Education's Rules and Regulations to Govern the Administration of Special Education.
For those students who are not eligible for services under IDEA, but, because of disability as defined
by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, need or are believed to need special instruction or
related services, the District shall establish and implement a system of procedural safeguards. The
safeguards shall cover students' identification, evaluation, and educational placement. This system
shall include notice, an opportunity for the student's parent(s)/guardian(s) to examine relevant
records, an impartial hearing with opportunity for participation by the student's parent(s)/guardian(s),
and representation by counsel, and a review procedure.
The District may maintain membership in one or more cooperative associations of school districts
which shall assist the School District in fulfilling its obligations to the District's disabled students.
If necessary, students may also be placed in nonpublic special education programs or education
facilities.
LEGAL REF.: Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, 29 U.S.C. § 794.
105 ILCS 5/14-1.01 et seq., 5/14-7.02, and 5/14-7.02a.
23 Ill. Admin. Code § 226.
CROSS REF.: 2:150 (Committees), 7:230 (Misconduct By Students With Disabilities)
ADOPTED: May 24, 1999
REVISED: November 12, 2001
REVIEWED: January 17, 2006
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