Pennsylvania Code
Title 22 - EDUCATION
Part XII - Basic Education
Chapter 171 - STANDARDS FOR APPROVED PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 171.13 - Program responsibility

The primary responsibility for providing an appropriate program of education or training, or both, shall be that of a school district. Where the school district cannot provide an appropriate program effectively and efficiently, it shall use the services of the intermediate unit. The services of approved private schools, State schools and out-of-State institutions may be used where school districts and intermediate units cannot provide effective and efficient services for handicapped persons of school age because of the nature or incidence of the handicapping condition.