Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or chapter 10, article 7 of this title, the Arizona state schools for the deaf and the blind campuses are considered local education agencies for the following purposes:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 15-1306

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • including: means not limited to and is not a term of exclusion. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • Schools: means the Arizona state schools for the deaf and the blind and includes programs and services offered for the deaf and the blind by the schools in conjunction with other educational institutions. See Arizona Laws 15-1301
  • United States: includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Arizona Laws 1-215

1. Federal education funding received by this state.

2. State and federal accountability, including reporting requirements.

3. Providing a free and appropriate public education to pupils enrolled in a campus-based model pursuant to the individuals with disabilities education act (20 United States Code chapter 33), including procedural safeguards, complaint procedures, implementation of individualized education programs and reevaluations pursuant to chapter 7, article 4 of this title.

4. Graduation criteria and procedures, including diplomas and transcripts.