Alaska § 14.30.174 - Compliance with federal education law.
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§ 14.30.174. Compliance with federal education law.
(a) Notwithstanding AS 14.30.171 (a)(3) and (5), a behavioral or mental health professional working within a public school system may, in compliance with federal education law or applicable state law, (1) recommend, but not require, a psychiatric or behavioral health evaluation of a child; and
(2) recommend, but not require, psychiatric, psychological, or behavioral treatment for a child.
(b) In this section, (1) “behavioral health professional” means a person who has a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field with specialization or experience in working with children experiencing behavioral, physical, and emotional disabilities, and is working within the scope of the person's training and experience;
(2) “federal education law” means 20 U.S.C. 1400 — 1482 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 20 U.S.C. 7101 — 7143 (Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994), 29 U.S.C. 794 (nondiscrimination under federal grants and programs), and 42 U.S.C. 12101 — 12213 (equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities);
(3) “mental health professional” has the meaning given in AS 47.30.915 .
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 14.30.174 ("Compliance with federal education law.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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