Delaware Administrative Code
Title 14 - Education
900 - Special Populations
903 - Best Interest Determination Process for School Placement - Students in Foster Care
Section 903-3.0 - Best Interest Meeting Timeline
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
3.1 A Best Interest Meeting must occur within five school days based on the School of Origin's school instructional calendar or seven business days in the event of the summer recess:
3.2 If it is determined a Best Interest Meeting under subsection 3.1 cannot occur within the specified time, documentation identifying the reason for the meeting delay shall be provided to the State Coordinator within ten working days. This information shall be provided annually to the chief school officer of the local school district or charter school.
3.3 If subsection 3.1 is not applicable, a Best Interest Meeting shall be held at least once a year, preferably within the last two months of the school calendar.