Policy – Category 5000 (Students)
BP 5005 – Supports and Services
may be conducted by an eye specialist who has training and expertise in low vision disabilities and has available the appropriate low vision aids for the purpose of assessment. The eye specialist may provide consultation to the pupil, parents, teacher and other school personnel as may be requested by an IEP team. Procedures which may be utilized by qualified personnel are those procedures authorized by federal and state laws and regulations and performed in accordance with these laws and regulations and standards of the profession. For the purposes of this section, an eye specialist shall mean a licensed optometrist, ophthalmologist, or other licensed physician and surgeon who has training and expertise in low vision disabilities. Vision services shall be provided only by personnel who possess: (1) a licensed as an Optometrist, Ophthalmologist, Physician or Surgeon, issued by a licensing agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs and authorizing the licensee to provide the services rendered; or (2) a valid credential authorizing vision instruction or services.
8. Specialized driver training instruction
Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 3051.8 . Specialized driver training instruction may include instruction to an individual with exceptional needs to supplement the regular driver training program. The IEP team shall determine the need for supplementary specialized driver training instruction. The need to supplement the regular program shall be based on an assessment of the pupil’s health, physical, and/or educational needs which require modifications which cannot be met through a regular driver training program. Driver training for individuals herein described must be provided by qualified teachers, as defined by Education Code sections 41906 and 41907.
9. Counseling and guidance
Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations § 3051.9. Counseling and guidance services may be provided to an individual with
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 10/19)
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