Montana § 20-7-402 - Special Education To Comply With Board Policies
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 20-7-402 — Special Education To Comply With Board Policies, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-7-402. Special Education To Comply With Board Policies
Special education to comply with board policies. (1) The conduct of special education programs must comply with the policies recommended by the superintendent of public instruction and adopted by the board of public education. These policies must ensure and include but are not limited to: (a) placement of a child with a disability in the least restrictive environment; (b) due process for a child with a disability, including the appointment of a surrogate parent if necessary; (c) use of an evaluation team to identify a child with a disability and to plan individual education programs; (d) an evaluation process consistent with the requirements of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act; and (e) other policies needed to ensure a free appropriate public education. (2) The superintendent of public instruction shall promulgate rules to administer the policies of the board of public education.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 20-7-402 ("Special Education To Comply With Board Policies") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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