It is the policy of the District to develop an individualized
educational plan (IEP) for each public school student with a qualifying dis=
ability
who needs special educational services pursuant to the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and/or an accommodation plan, if necessar=
y,
for students who are qualified pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act.
The District will provide special education and/or related ser=
vices
to students with disabilities in accordance with applicable law, including =
the
IDEA, and its amendments, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
162.670-.995, RSMo., and
If a student has had his/her curriculum substantially altered =
or
modified pursuant to an IEP, 504 Plan, and/or in connection with a plan of
homebound instruction so that the academic requirements (including but not
limited to the requirements for achieving a specific letter or numerical gr=
ade)
for one or more courses have been significantly reduced as compared to the
regular course or courses, the IEP team or 504 team (or in the case of a
student receiving homebound instruction who is not covered by an IEP or 504=
Plan,
the principal, counselor, and classroom teacher(s) for such course(s)) shall
determine whether the student shall be included in the computation of class
rank. Students who are not in=
cluded
in the class ranking shall still receive a cumulative grade point average
(G.P.A.) and shall be eligible for the honor roll.