ST. LOUIS BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICY

INSTRUCTION

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND SECONDARY

Curriculum Extensions

Vocational–Technical Education -- Work Experience Programs for Students with Disabilities

It shall be the policy of the Board of Education to approve the participation of students with disabilities in school-directed work experience programs that conform to the State Requirements.

References

Legal: P.L. 105-17 and Regulations
State Plan for Part B of the Education of Individuals With Disabilties Act, As Amended by Public Law 94-142
Annual Compliance Plan for Special Education

Policy adopted: June 26, 1990

Revised: December 07, 1999

R6176.2
ST. LOUIS BOARD OF EDUCATION REGULATION

INSTRUCTION

ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND SECONDARY

Curriculum Extensions

Vocational–Technical Education -- Work Experience Programs for Students with Disabilities

Pursuant to Board of Education Policy P6176.2, a student with a disability may participate in work experience programs if specified in a student's individual education program (IEP).

Requirements for student participation in a Cooperative School Work Program are as follows.

The district must enter into and sign an agreement with an appropriate entity

The student must have a current IEP which includes goals and objectives relating to vocational rehabilitation.

The district shall provide duly certified special education teachers to serve as vocational adjustment coordinators (VACs) to monitor and coordinate the students off-campus work experiences with related instruction in the schools.

References

Legal: P.L. 105-17 and Regulations
State Plan for Part B of the Education of Individuals With Disabilities Act, As Amended by Public Law 94-142
Annual Compliance Plan for Special Education

Regulation approved: June 26, 1990

Revised: December 07, 1999