CGA Special Education & Accommodations 3

Question 1

When calculating the 'child count' for IDEA Part B grant formula allocations, which date is typically used to establish the count?

Accepted Answer

December 1 of the prior school year

Answer

IDEA Part B funding formulas are based on the December 1 child count submitted by states to the U.S. Department of Education.

Question 2

A grantee's compliance report shows that 22% of special education students in their program are from a single racial group, exceeding the state's 15% threshold. This triggers a review for:

Accepted Answer

Significant disproportionality under IDEA

Answer

IDEA requires states to identify LEAs with significant disproportionality in special education identification, placement, or discipline by race/ethnicity.

Question 3

Under IDEA's 'excess cost' requirement, an LEA must spend at least a minimum average per-pupil expenditure on students with disabilities BEFORE using IDEA funds. What is this requirement designed to prevent?

Accepted Answer

Using IDEA funds as the sole source of special education funding

Answer

The excess cost requirement ensures LEAs use their own funds to meet baseline educational costs before IDEA funds are applied, preventing IDEA from replacing local spending.

Question 4

A parent disagrees with their child's IEP placement. Which IDEA procedural safeguard allows them to request an independent review before a due process hearing?

Accepted Answer

Mediation

Answer

IDEA's mediation provision allows parents and LEAs to voluntarily resolve disputes with a neutral mediator before pursuing formal due process.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the 'stay-put' provision under IDEA during a due process dispute?

Accepted Answer

The student remains in the current educational placement pending resolution

Answer

The stay-put provision requires that the child remain in their current placement while any due process or judicial proceeding is pending, unless both parties agree otherwise.

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CGA Special Education & Accommodations 3