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not include modifications to the curriculum descriptions/frameworks or student performance
standards. The IEP must be implemented as drafted by the IEP Team. The IEP must contain an
explanation of the extent, if any, to which the student will not participate with non-disabled
students in the General Education class. [State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.03028(3)(h)2]
In compliance with the least restrictive environment mandate, a student with a disability may be
removed from the General Education environment, only if the nature and/or severity of the
disability are such that education in General Education classes, with the use of supplementary aids
and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily.

To ensure quality planning for a successful transition of a student with a disability to
postsecondary education and career opportunities, an IEP Team shall begin the process of, and
develop an IEP for, identifying the need for transition services before the student with a
disability attains the age of 14 years in order for the postsecondary goals and career goals to be
identified and in place when the student attains the age of 16 years. This process must include,
but is not limited to: consideration of the student’s need for instruction in the area of self-
determination and self-advocacy to assist the student’s active and effective participation in an
IEP meeting and preparation for the student to graduate from high school with a Standard High
School Diploma pursuant to Florida State Statute § 1003.4282 with a Scholar Designation unless
the parent chooses a Merit Designation.

Public school students with disabilities must be provided the opportunity to meet the
graduation requirements for a Standard High School Diploma as set forth in Florida Statute §
1003.4282 in accordance with the provisions of Florida Statutes §§ 1003.57 and 1008.22.
Certain public school students with disabilities may be awarded a Special Diploma upon high
school graduation.

Programs for students with disabilities are defined by the diploma options identified in each
student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Section 504 Accommodation Plans

A student is eligible for accommodations, under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, if
the student is determined to have a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one
or more major life activity of such student. In addition, a student with either a record of
impairment, or who is regarded as having impairment, is protected from discrimination under
both Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA
Amendments Act of 2008, effective January 1, 2009.

Rule 6A-1.0943) to accommodate the student’s disability. (See State Board of Education Rule 6A-6.0312, for course
modifications for Exceptional Students).

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