District Of Columbia § 38-2561.09 - Certificate of Approval — Inspection.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 38-2561.09 — Certificate of Approval — Inspection., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-2561.09. Certificate of Approval — Inspection.
38-2561.09The SEA shall schedule periodic monitoring visits to each nonpublic special education school or program at least once every 3 years. The employees of the SEA may make unannounced visits to a school or program during the 3-year period.
A nonpublic special education school or program approved by the SEA shall be subject to inspection by the SEA or its designee for the following reasons:
To verify compliance with this chapter and its implementing regulations for the purpose of reviewing an application for a Certificate of Approval;
To verify compliance with this chapter and its implementing regulations when a nonpublic special education school or program receives District of Columbia government funds for its educational program;
To investigate allegations or complaints related to this chapter, violations of the IDEA, or an applicable local or federal law regarding child safety and welfare; during which the nonpublic school’s Certificate of Approval shall be placed on probation throughout the pendency of any investigation of an allegation or complaint of child safety and welfare; and
To determine compliance with applicable local regulations or to monitor program quality.
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