Policy:  Participation Of Home Study Students

Policy

It is the policy of the Hartford School District to comply with the

requirements of Act 119 of 1998 by allowing home study students to participate

in courses, programs, activities, and services and use school educational

materials and equipment.

The Superintendent will develop administrative procedures that comply with rules

promulgated by the Vermont State Board of Education as is necessary to implement

this policy.

      Date Adopted: August 11, 2009

      Legal Reference(s):16 V.S.A. 563 (24) (Powers of school boards)

       Vermont State Board of Education Manual of Rules & Practices §§4400,

      9200.3.1, 2367

       20 U.S.C. §§1400 et seq. (IDEA)

       34 C.F.R.§§ 300.450-2, 76.650-662

      Cross Reference: Policy Dissemination, Administration & Review (A3)

[i] 16 V.S.A. 563(24).  School boards are required to”… adopt a policy which, in

accordance with rules adopted by the state board of education, will integrate

home study students into its schools through enrollment in courses,

participation in cocurricular and extracurricular activities and use of

facilities.”  See also SBE Rules 4400-4405.