e. Predicated ont he consideration of all factors affecting the child's well-being,
including the effects of separation from parents.
f. To the maximum extent appropriate, designed such that the child participates in
school activities, including meals and recess periods, with children who are not handicapped.
E.
HANDICAPPED CHILDREN IN NON-DODDS SCHOOLS
1. Handicapped children eligible to receive instruction in DoDDS who are referred to a
non-DoDDS school or facility by DoDDS have all the rights of handicapped children who are
enrolled in DoDDS schools.
a. If DoDDS places a handicapped child in a non-DoDDS school or facility as a means
of providing special education and related services, the program of that institution, including
nonmedical care, room, and board, as set forth in the child's IEP, must be at no cost to the child or
the child's parents.
b. DoDDS may place a handicapped child in a non-DoDDS school or facility only if
required by an IEP. An IEP for a student placed in a non-DoDDS school is not valid until signed
by an authorized DoDDS official. The IEP shall include determination that:
(1) DoDDS does not currently have an educational program appropriate to meet the
needs of the handicapped child.
(2) The non-DoDDS school or facility and its educational program conform to this
Instruction.
2. DoDDS is not responsible for the cost of a non-DoDDS placement, unless it is
authorized by the appropriate DoDDS regional office in coordination with DoDDS Headquarters
pursuant to a valid IEP or is directed by an impartial hearing officer or court of competent
jurisdiction.
3. Non-DoDDS placements by DoDDS shall be:
a. In accordance with host nation requirements.
b. Subject to all treaties, executive agreements, and status of forces agreements between
the United States and host nations, and all DoD and DoDDS regulations.
c. As close as possible to the DoDDS school that the handicapped child attends or
would otherwise attend.
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