20-7-1705. Parent responsibilities.
246 words·~1 min read·
/mt/title-20/chapter-7/part-17/20-7-1705·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
20-7-1705 . Parent responsibilities.
(1)In order for a qualified student to participate in the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account program during the time periods designated by the superintendent of public instruction pursuant to 20-7-1706 , the superintendent of public instruction shall require parents of qualified students who wish to participate in the program to notify the superintendent of public instruction and sign a contract with the superintendent of public instruction to do the following:
(a)utilize account funds to procure allowable educational resources under 20-7-1704 to develop the qualified student's full educational potential;
(b)release the resident school district from all obligations to educate the qualified student, including any requirements that the district provide a free and appropriate education to the qualified student or develop an individualized education program for the qualified student;
(c)submit to the superintendent of public instruction copies of receipts for allowable educational resources for reimbursement;
(d)if the qualified student is re-enrolled in a public school, immediately notify the superintendent of public instruction; and
(e)if the qualified student enrolls at a qualified school, ensure that the qualified student:
(i)remains in attendance unless excused by the qualified school for illness or other good cause; and
(ii)complies with the qualified school's published policies.
(2)If a qualified student re-enrolls full-time in a public school district, the superintendent of public instruction shall terminate payments for the student to the Montana special needs equal opportunity education savings account.