Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 115C-150.8

  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Local school administrative unit: means a subdivision of the public school system which is governed by a local board of education. See North Carolina General Statutes 115C-5

In the event that the procedure developed under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-150.7(b)(7) fails to resolve a disagreement, the parent or guardian may file a petition for a contested case hearing under Article 3 of Chapter 150B of the N.C. Gen. Stat..  The scope of review shall be limited to (i) whether the local school administrative unit improperly failed to identify the child as an academically or intellectually gifted student, or (ii) whether the local plan developed under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 115C-150.7 has been implemented appropriately with regard to the child.  Following the hearing, the administrative law judge shall make a decision that contains findings of fact and conclusions of law. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 150B of the N.C. Gen. Stat., the decision of the administrative law judge becomes final, is binding on the parties, and is not subject to further review under Article 4 of Chapter 150B of the N.C. Gen. Stat.. (1996, 2nd Ex. Sess., c. 18, s. 18.24(f).)