Section 340.1754. Early childhood special education programs; 2 years 6 months through 5 years of age

(1) Early childhood special education programs for students with disabilities may be provided to students with disabilities who are 2 years 6 months through 5 years of age.

(2) Early childhood special education programs for students with disabilities shall do all of the following:

(a)   Be provided by an approved or endorsed early childhood special education teacher.

(b)     Be based upon the student’s individual needs as determined through an age appropriate developmental assessment and specified in an individualized education program.

(c)   Be based on the approved state board of education early childhood standards.

(d)  Have a parent participation and education component.

(e)     Be available for a minimum of 360 clock hours and 144 days of instruction.

(f)   Have not more than 12 students for 1 teacher and 1 aide at any one time, and the teacher shall have responsibility for the educational programming for not more than 24 different students.

History: 1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 2002 AACS; 2013 AACS.