53G-7-219. Medical specialists in public schools.
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Effective 5/4/2022
53G-7-219. Medical specialists in public schools.
(1)As used in this section:
(a)"Qualified individual" means an individual who:
(i)is employed by an LEA; and
(ii)provides related services in a school-based setting.
(b)"Qualified individual" includes:
(i)an audiologist;
(ii)a speech-language pathologist;
(iii)a mental health practitioner;
(iv)a school nurse;
(v)an occupational therapist; and
(vi)a physical therapist.
(c)"Related services" means the same as that term is defined in 34 C.F.R. 300.34.
(2)An LEA may adopt a salary schedule, or salary schedules, for qualified individuals, that:
(a)is separate from salary schedules adopted for other LEA employees; and
(b)takes into consideration the market rate for related services provided outside of a school-based setting.
Amended by Chapter 214 , 2022 General Session