R 340.1755

MARSE R 340.1755 Early childhood special education services; 2 years 6 months through 5 years of age

Rule 55.

1. Early childhood special education services 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 services for students with disabilities shall do all of the following:
   1. Be provided by an approved or endorsed early childhood special education teacher or approved related service provider.
   2. Be provided by an approved related services staff working under the educational direction of an approved or endorsed early childhood special education teacher.
   3. Be provided for not less than 72 clock hours over 1 school year. Services may be provided in appropriate early childhood, school, community, or family settings.
3. If a preschool-aged student with a disability is placed in a non-special education program, then the individualized education program team shall consider the need for consultation by an early childhood special education teacher.