Policy – Category 5000 (Students)
BP 5005 – Supports and Services
supplementary aids and services or modifications necessary for successful participation in the regular “D” Physical education program or specially designed physical education programs. Adapted physical education shall be provided only by personnel who possess a credential issued by the California CTC that authorizes service in adapted physical education.
6. Physical and occupational therapy
Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 3051.6. When the LEA, SELPA, or county office contracts for the services of a physical therapist or an occupational therapist, the following standards shall apply: (1) Occupational or physical therapists shall provide services based upon recommendation of the IEP team. Physical therapy and occupational therapy services for infants are limited by Education Code section 56426.6. Physical therapy services may not exceed the services specified in the Business Professions Code section 2620. Occupational therapy services may not exceed the services specified in the Business and Professions Code section 2570.2(k). The LEA, SELPA, or county office shall assure that the therapist has available safe and appropriate equipment. Individuals providing physical or occupational therapy shall be qualified: (1) Physical therapy shall be provided only by personnel who possess a valid license in Physical Therapy issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs; (2) Occupational therapy shall be provided only by personnel who possess a license in occupational therapy issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs. Services provided by a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant shall be supervised by a registered occupational therapist in accordance with professional standards outlined by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
7. Vision services
Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 3051.7. Vision services may include: (1) Adaptations in curriculum, media, and the environment, as well as instruction in special skills; (2) Consultative services to pupils, parents, teachers, and other school personnel. An assessment of and provision for services to visually impaired pupils
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 10/19)
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