53G-7-219. Medical specialists in public schools.
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As used in this section:
| (a) |
“Qualified individual” means an individual who:
| (i) |
is employed by an LEA; and |
| (ii) |
provides related services in a school-based setting. |
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| (b) |
“Qualified individual” includes:
| (ii) |
a speech-language pathologist; |
| (iii) |
a mental health practitioner; |
| (v) |
an occupational therapist; and |
| (vi) |
a physical therapist. |
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| (2) |
An LEA may adopt a salary schedule, or salary schedules, for qualified individuals, that:
| (a) |
is separate from salary schedules adopted for other LEA employees; and |
| (b) |
takes into consideration the market rate for related services provided outside of a school-based setting. |
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Amended by Chapter 214, 2022 General Session
