Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Special Education Programs and Services
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section R. 340.1701a - Definitions; A to E
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 1a. As used in these rules:
(a) "Adaptive behavior" means a student's ability to perform the social roles appropriate for a person of his or her age and gender in a manner that meets the expectations of home, culture, school, neighborhood, and other relevant groups in which he or she participates.
(b) "Agency" means a public or private entity or organization, including a local school district, a public school academy, an intermediate school district, the department, and any other political subdivision of the state that is responsible for providing education or services to students with disabilities.
(c) "Complaint" means a written and signed allegation by an individual or organization, including the factual basis of the allegation, that there is a violation of any of the following:
(d) "Department" means the Michigan department of education.
(e) "Departmentalize" means a delivery system in which 2 or more special education teachers teach groups of students with disabilities by instructional content areas.
(f) "Electronic submission" means submission by email, by facsimile, or by any other electronic means approved by the department.