Iowa SF2018 mandates accredited nonpublic schools to provide special education services to enrolled students requiring such services and modifies.

Iowa SF2018 requires accredited nonpublic schools to identify, evaluate, and provide special education services to students who need them. These services must be comparable to those provided in public schools. The bill also mandates that these schools develop individualized education plans for students requiring special education. Area education agencies are prohibited from providing special education services or funding to nonpublic schools for these activities. The state board of education is tasked with ensuring compliance through oversight, monitoring, and rule adoption.

Iowa SF2018 mandates accredited nonpublic schools to provide special education services to enrolled students requiring such services and modifies.

Iowa SF2018 requires accredited nonpublic schools to identify, evaluate, and provide special education services to students who need them. These services must be comparable to those provided in public schools. The bill also mandates that these schools develop individualized education plans for students requiring special education. Area education agencies are prohibited from providing special education services or funding to nonpublic schools for these activities. The state board of education is tasked with ensuring compliance through oversight, monitoring, and rule adoption.