Student Transfer and Equipment A. Student moves into the DMSELPA: When a child moves into the LEA with low incidence equipment already purchased for the child in their last placement, it is the responsibility of the LEA of residence to secure and document that the equipment will be transferred. If equipment is sent with the child, an inventory form should be completed and sent to the DMSELPA so it can be put into the low incidence equipment database. B. Student moves out of DMSELPA: Per the California Department of Education (CDE) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about LIE Funds: “if the books, materials, and equipment are still needed by other students with low incidence disabilities in a SELPA, there is no requirement to send it with the student who moved. Providing these resources is the responsibility of the SELPA where the student now resides. If, however, books, materials and equipment purchased with low incidence funds are unused, SELPAs are encouraged to make arrangements with other SELPAs to share the unused equipment, books and materials. The CDE may be contacted for assistance in locating another SELPA that has need of the unused equipment, books or materials.” C. Student graduates from high school: A high school student with an IEP who has a low incidence disability cannot use the specialized equipment purchased for him/her by his SELPA using low incidence funds in college. To do so would be a gift of public funds which is a violation of law. Pursuant to Education Code § 56822 , “Books, materials and equipment purchased with low incidence funds remain the property of the state. When the student graduates from high school or ages out at age 22, he/she is no longer eligible to receive special education services from the LEA. If the student needs similar equipment upon graduating or aging out, he/she should contact the Department of Rehabilitation.” Please refer to Chapter 13 – Low Incidence Funding for additional information. Section G – IEP Determination; Documenting Audiological Services in the IEP Audiological evaluation and services are based on the child’s educational assessment. The IEP team determines eligibility and the child’s educational needs for low incidence services and any equipment through an educational assessment and written report. The individual who assesses the child is responsible for preparing a written report, or reports as appropriate, of the results of each assessment completed. The report shall include, but not be limited to the need for specialized services, materials, and equipment for children with low incidence disabilities. If the IEP team determines that the child qualifies for low incidence equipment, the LEA must designate a low incidence disability, as either the primary or secondary disability in order to generate LIE funds for the purchase of materials, equipment, or resources for the child. If the IEP team determines that the child does not qualify for audiological services and equipment and the team still wants to offer audiological equipment, the team must document that the LEA’s general funds are to be used to purchase any audiological equipment for the child. In some cases,
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