R277-751-4. ESY Program Standards

  (1) The primary goal for a student requiring ESY services is to maintain the current level of the student's academic and functional skills and behavior in areas identified by the student's IEP in order to provide FAPE.

  (2) LEAs may not limit ESY to:

  (a) particular categories of disabilities;

  (b) particular ages; or

  (c) particular grade levels of students.

  (3) An LEA may not unilaterally limit the type, amount, or duration of ESY services provided for students.

  (4) An LEA may not limit data consideration by IEP teams exclusively to an analysis of regression and recoupment.

  (5) An LEA shall ensure that:

  (a) an ESY student receives services in the least restrictive environment; and

  (b) ESY teachers and paraprofessionals meet Board licensing rules.