6159.2 — Nonpublic, Nonsectarian School And Agency Services For Special Education (AR)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need to know all the lingo to understand what they're legally entitled to as taxpayers, and how to access it.
The original isn't embedded here yet.
The district publishes through its board portal, which often points to a whole policy folder or meeting agenda rather than this one document. Rather than send you digging, I'll add the exact source the moment I can link it directly. The plain-English summary below is drawn faithfully from that original.
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In plain English
What this document actually says
This administrative regulation governs when and how Reed Union School District can contract with private, non-religious schools or agencies to provide special education services. The district must follow state procedures when selecting these placements and use California Department of Education forms. Contracts include individual service agreements for each student based on their Individualized Education Program (IEP), lasting up to one year. The district must annually review each student's IEP and monitor their educational progress. Before placing a student in an out-of-state program, the district must document efforts to find appropriate California-based options and report to the state within 15 days. The district that developed the IEP awards the diploma when graduation requirements are met. Status shows 'ADOPTED' with original adoption date listed as 'Pending.'
What this means for your family
If your child needs specialized services unavailable in regular public schools, the district can place them in approved private programs at district expense. Your child's IEP team decides placement based on individual needs, and you participate in annual reviews. The district monitors progress and must prioritize California-based placements. Your home district awards the diploma, even if your child attends a private special education program.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.