San Ramon Valley USD | BP 6146.4 Instruction
Differential Graduation And Competency Standards For Students With Disabilities
Although proficiency standards adopted for regular educational programs may be appropriate for many students with disabilities, differential standards and assessments shall be adopted for students who are not able to attain the district's regular proficiency standards due to an identified handicap.
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) shall determine the appropriate standards and assessments, as well as the accommodations that may be required for students with disabilities.
(cf. 0430 - Comprehensive Local Plan for Special Education)
(cf. 1312.3 - Uniform Complaint Procedures)
(cf. 3541.2 - Transportation for Special Education Students)
(cf. 4112.23 - Special Education Staff)
(cf. 5144.2 - Suspension and Expulsion/Due Process (Individuals with Exceptional Needs))
(cf. 6159 - Individual Education Program (IEP))
(cf. 6159.1 - Procedural Safeguards and Complaints)
(cf. 6159.2 - Nonpublic Non sectarian School and Agency Services for Special Education)
(cf. 6159.3 - Appointment of Surrogate Parent for Special Education Students)
(cf. 6164.4 - Identification of Individuals with Exceptional Needs)
No student shall be classified as eligible for differential standards of proficiency for the purpose of circumventing the legal requirement to maintain academic eligibility for extra-curricular or cocurricular activities. (Education Code 35160.5)
(cf. 6145 - Extracurricular and Cocurricular Activities)
High School Diploma and Certificate of Educational Achievement/Completion
Beginning in 2005-06, a student with disabilities may be awarded a high school diploma upon satisfactory completion of the course of study specified in his/her IEP that aligns with the requirements for graduation and upon passing both sections of the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). The CAHSEE shall be administered in accordance with state requirements and accommodations or modifications as specified in the student's IEP.
(cf. 6162.5 - Student Assessment)
A student with disabilities who has not completed all high school diploma requirements may be awarded a certificate of educational achievement/completion if the student has met one of the following requirements: (Education Code 56390)
1. Satisfactorily completed a prescribed alternative course of study approved by the Board
2. Satisfactorily met his/her goals and objectives during high school as identified in his/her IEP
3. Satisfactorily attended high school, participated in the instruction as prescribed in his/her IEP, and met the objectives of the statement of transition services
In accordance with Education Code 56391, a student with disabilities who meets any of the criteria specified above shall be eligible to participate in any graduation ceremony and school activity related to graduation in which a graduating student of similar age without disabilities would be eligible to participate. The right to participate in graduation ceremonies does not equate a certificate or document described in Education Code 56390 with a regular high school diploma.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
56341 Individualized education program team
56345 Elements of the IEP
56390-56392 Certificate of completion, special education
60850-60859 High school exit examination
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 5
3070 Graduation
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
1400-1482 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 34
300.1-300.818 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, especially:
300.320 Definition of IEP
Management Resources:
WEB SITES
California Department of Education: http://www.cde.ca.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.html?src=mr
Policy SAN RAMON VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: March 15, 2005 Danville, California
revised: March 22, 2016