The State Board of Education adopted rules requiring each local board of education to have a chief school finance officer. These rules establish professional and educational requirements for new chief school finance officers and require all chief school finance officers to complete a certification program.

This guide is designed to assist school administrators and anyone responsible for educating a student with special needs. It will provide a better understanding and knowledge of a school’s obligation for implementing the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The “Help Guide” provides educators assistance in making legally sound decisions and assists them in avoiding common legal mistakes.

Process 1: Special Education Process-Referral Through IEP Implementation is contained in this document. This is the newest version of Mastering the Maze as of August 2019.