10.61.201    ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO THE MONTANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND

(1) The following procedures shall govern the admission of students at the Montana school for the deaf and blind:

(a) The parent or legal guardian must complete an appli-cation for admission.

(b) A medical examination form must be filed from the family doctor.

(c) Appropriate data and/or assessment of hearing loss or impairment of vision must accompany the application.

(d) The parents or guardian, with their child, must visit the school.

(e) Within practical limitation of time, but not exceed-ing six months, a child study team shall be called on each child admitted or considered for admission. The composition of the child study team shall follow the rules and regulations set forth by the office of the superintendent of public instruction.

(f) A child study team shall be called yearly for reassessment of the child's placement at the school.

(g) The school shall follow the mandates of Public Law 94-142 regarding admission of students.

History: Sec. 20-2- 114 and 20-8-103 MCA; IMP, Sec. 20-8-103 MCA; Eff. 4/12/76; ARM Pub. 11/26/77; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 975, Eff. 3/14/80.