18A:46-10 Classification of children needing special education services.

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Pupils identified as needing special education services to ameliorate or to prevent the development of learning disabilities shall be classified according to their ability to benefit from specified types of educational service, and such educational service shall be conducted according to rules and regulations prescribed by the commissioner, with the approval of the State board, and may include, but need not be limited to:

a. case work with the pupil at home or school;

b. counseling or guidance;

c. remedial instruction;

d. special scheduling of a school program including part-time attendance in special or general groups;

e. referral to other agencies or institutions for special services;

f. special grouping in school for children whose prognosis is favorable for return to the general program; and

g. arrangement through the commissioner for direct services through the county department of child study.

Amended 2017, c.131, s.46.