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Board agenda proposes a model for private ABA services during school
What happened
The October 6 agenda proposed a first reading of guidance, a model policy and a sample agreement for private providers of medically necessary applied behavior analysis services during the school day. No collected minutes establish the outcome.
Why it matters to families
The proposal addresses access to services during school. Its synopsis says districts must adopt the state model or an approved local policy meeting its minimum requirements by July 1, 2027. The reviewed item does not prove that a final model was adopted or that a specific provider was approved.
The evidence
The collected Policy and Legislative Committee synopsis labels the item first reading and describes the proposed guidance and agreement. Its statement about the deadline is attributed to the synopsis; the underlying bill and local implementation were not independently audited.
The source
South Carolina State Board — Policy & Legislative Committee — Guidance, Model Policy and Sample Agreement for Request for Private ABA Providers Delivering Medically Necessary Services During the School Day, First Reading—Lisa McCliment, Office of Special EducationSee the full record for South Carolina State Board of Education.
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