planning group and should not make the decision Family Support regarding services. Family Dynamics Parents wishing to access services may not directly Training apply for these funds to the Texas Education Agency Respite Care (TEA) or Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4). Transportation to Parents should contact their LEA and request a meeting access approved to discuss the need for noned services for their student. noneducational Once it has been determined what services are needed, services the LEA contacts the regional to obtain directions and Generalization procedures for applying. Training Requests for noned funds must be submitted to Region For a more detailed 4. As these funds are for short-term, intermittent explanation of the services, preference will be given to first year various allowable support applications. services, please to Once the LEA has been notified of application approval the Noneducational and the allocation amount, reimbursement will be made Community-Based after noned services have been provided to the student Support Services through an invoice process to Region 4 with Questions and Answers documentation of LEA payment to provider. document. Students with autism can only be approved for respite care or attendant care. In-home training or viable alternatives and parent training that support the student’s individualized education program (IEP) must be paid for with educational funds as required by 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §89.1055(e). Region 4 Contacts: Linda De Zell Hall, Ph.D. at 713.744.6399 or or Jerry Klekotta at 713.744.6393 or Accountability/Compliance
planning group and should not make the decision regarding services. Parents wishing to access services may not directly apply for these funds to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) or Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4). Parents should contact their LEA and request a meeting to discuss the need for noned services for their student. Once it has been determined what services are needed, the LEA contacts the regional to obtain directions and procedures for applying. Requests for noned funds must be submitted to Region 4. As these funds are for short-term, intermittent services, preference will be given to first year applications. Once the LEA has been notified of application approval and the allocation amount, reimbursement will be made after noned services have been provided to the student through an invoice process to Region 4 with documentation of LEA payment to provider. Students with autism can only be approved for respite care or attendant care. In-home training or viable alternatives and parent training that support the student’s individualized education program (IEP) must be paid for with educational funds as required by 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §89.1055(e). Region 4 Contacts: Linda De Zell Hall, Ph.D. at 713.744.6399 or or Jerry Klekotta at 713.744.6393 or Family Support Family Dynamics Training Respite Care Transportation to access approved noneducational services Generalization Training For a more detailed explanation of the various allowable support services, please to the Noneducational Community-Based Support Services Questions and Answers document. Accountability/Compliance
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