Annual state application under Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for federal fiscal year 2000

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MONTANASTATELIBRARY
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Montana Office ofPublic Instruction
Linda McCulloch
State Superintendent
September 21, 2001
To: Responsible School Officials
Directors ofSpecial Education
Interested Persons
State Library
From: Linda McCulloch/7^
Superintendent ofrublic Instruction
Re: Montana's State Plan: Eligibility Document Under Part B ofIDEA
Enclosed is a copy of Montana's fully approved State Plan Under Part B of the
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The state plan is Montana's
Eligibility Document that was submitted to the U.S. Department ofEducation for Federal
Fiscal Year (FFY) 2001.
On July 2, 2001, the U.S. Department of Education provided written notification to the
Office of Public Instruction that the enclosed state plan has been fully approved. As a
result ofits approval, Montana is eligible to receive IDEA Part B and Preschool funds for
the support of special education services to eligible students with disabilities. As part of
the eligibility document submission for FFY 2001, the Office of Public Instruction made
an assurance, under 34 CFR 80.11(c). that it will comply with all federal statutes and
regulations in effect with respect to the periods for which it receives grant funding.
The state plan contains Montana's policies and procedures for the conduct of special
education. Local education agencies must provide special education services to eligible
students with disabilities in accord with these policies and procedures.
The state plan is also available on the OPI website at:
http://www.opi.state.mt.us/specialed/
Questions regarding the state plan should be addressed to the Office ofPublic Instruction,
Division ofSpecial Education. Their telephone number is [phone].
Enclosure
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ANNUAL STATE APPLICATION UNDER PART B OF THE
INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT
FOR FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR 2000
CFDA No. 84.027 and 84.173
ED FORM No. 9055
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
DC
Washington, 20202-2722
SECTION 427 GENERAL EDUCATION PROVISIONS ACT (GEPA)
NOTICE
The largest minority population in Montana is the Native American population.
The Office ofPublic Instruction has identified and implements strategies to ensure
that all ofits population has equitable access to, and participation in its federally
assisted programs for students, teachers, and other program beneficiaries with
special needs. Specific activities to support access include, but are not limited to:
using translators and interpreters; translating materials into other languages (e.g.,
Spanish); and other formats (e.g., large print, computer disks); including parents
and professionals who are Native Americans on advisory committees,
implementing projects in accessible facilities with appropriate
accommodations/supports; utilizing multiple methods for access (e.g., web site,
TDD
line, email) and creating statewide project awareness through a variety of
methods.
CERTIFICATIONS REGARDING LOBBYING; DEBARMENT, SUSPENSIONANDOTHER
RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS; AND DRUG-FREEWORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS
applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determinethe certificationtowhichtheyare requiredtoattest Appficants
hocid also review the instructions forcertification included in the regulations beforecompleting this form. Signature ofthisform
rovides for compliance with certificatjon requirements under34 CFR Part82. "New Restrictionson Lobbying."and 34 CFR Part 85
3cvemment-wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocuremertt) and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-FreeWorkplace
3rants) * T>.e cerrjficatxr.s snail be treated as a matenal representation offact upon which reliance will be placed when the
epartrner.t of Ecucaticn determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement
LOBBYING (c)Are not presently indicted fororotherwise cnmrnaUy or avrily
charged by a governmentalentity (Federal. State, orlocal) with
required by Section 1352. Title 31 ofthe U S Code, and commission ofany ofthe offenses enumerated in paragraph (2)-
jlemented at 34 CFR Part 82. for persons entering into a grant ofthis certification; and
cooperative agreement ever $100,000. as defined at 34 CFR
•t 82. Sections 82.105 and 32.110. the applicant certrfies that: (d) Have not within a three-year penod preceding this appiicaticr
had one or more public transaction (Federal. State or local)
No Federal appropriated funds have been paid orwill be paid, terminated forcause or default; and
or on behalfofthe undersigned, to any person forinfluencing
ittemptmg to influence an officer or employee ofanyagency, a B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to anyofthe
Tiber ofCongress, an officeror employee ofCongress, oran statements inthis certification, heorshe shall attach an
Dioyee ofa MemberofCongress in connectionwith the making explanation tothisapplication.
ny Federal grant the enterir.; into ofany cooperative
ecrr.er.t. and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment,
lodification ofany Federal grant or cooperative agreement; 3 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
(GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS)
ifany funds other than Federal appropnated funds have been
1 crwill be paid to any person fcr influencing or attempting to As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and
erce an efficer cr employee cf any agency, a Member of implemented at 34 CFR Part 85. Subpart F. for grantees as
gress. an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of defined at 34 CFR Part 85. Sections 85.605 and 85 610 •
ember of Congress m connection with this Federal grant or
Derat'.ve agreement, the undersigned shall complete and A. The applicant certifies that it will crwill continue to provide a
nit Standard Form - LLL. "Disclosure Form to Report drug-free workplace by:
bying." in accordance with its instructions.
(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful
jfne undersigned shall require that the language ofthis manufacture, distnbution. dispensing, possession, or use ofa
ficaticn be included in the award documents for all subawards controlled substance is prohibited m the grantee's workplace an.:
I t;ers (including subgrants. contracts under grants and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for
:erative agreements, and subcontracts) and that all violation of such prohibition.
ecicierts sr>ail certify arc disclose accordingly
(b) Establishing an on-gomg drug-free awareness program to
inform employees about:
'EBARMENT, SUSPENSION. AND OTHER
POSSIBILITY MATTERS (1) The dangers ofdrug abuse in the workplace:
•quired by Executive Order 12549. Debarment and (2) The grantee's policy ofmaintaining a drug-free workplace:
lension. and implemented at 34 CFR Part 85. for prospective
cipants in pnmary covered transactions, as defined at 34 CFR (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee
85. Sections 85 105 and 85 110- assistance programs; and
he applicant certifies that rt and its pnnapals: (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug
abuse violations occurring in the workplace.
re net presently debarred, suspended, proposed for
rment.declared M>e4igible.or voluntanlyexcluded from (c) Making rt a requirement thateachemployee tobe-engaged ir.
red transactions by any Federal department or agency; the performance ofthe grant be grven a copy ofthe statement
required by paragraph (a);
ave not within a three-year penod preceding this application
convicted ofor had a civiljudgement rendered against them (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragrap.-
immission offraud or a cnminal offense in connection with (a) that, as a condition ofemployment under the grant, the
Ting, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal. employee will:
or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction;
.
on of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of (1) Abide by the terms ofthe statement; and
zzlement. theft, forgery, bnbery. falsification or destruction of
ds, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; (2) Notify the employerin writing ofhis or herconviction for a
violation ofa criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no
laterthanfive calendardaysaftersuchconviction;
raiding No. 3). Washington. DC202C2-457I. Noticeshall DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
t.-.ciuctetheidentificaeon numbers)ofeachaffected grant; (GRANTEES WHO AREINDIVIDUALS)
S, Taxingoneot the followingactions, within30calendardays As required by the Dr-ig-FreeWorkplace Actof1988. a:
;:' receiving noticeundersubparagraph(d)(2),with respectto implemented a: 3-; CFRPart 85.Suboart F. forgrantees
anyemployee who is socanvictec- defined at 34 CFR Par. 85.Sections S3.6C5 and 35 610 -'i
e'm..p7laoiyt_e.e-,5 auppprroopar.-i.adtiencpleurdsionngnetleramcirnoatniaogna,icnosntsissutcehntanwith the tAh.eAusnlaawcfounldimtainounfoafctthuereg,radnits.trIicbeurttiiofny,tdhiastpIenwtsfilng-,ot erj
recuiremer.a or me Rehabilitation Actof 1573.as amended,or possession,oruseofa controlled substance inconcuctu!',
(2) Rccuiring such employeeto participatesatisfactorilyin a activity with thegrant;and
drug abuseassistanceorrehabilitationprogram approved for
such purposes bya Federal. State, or local health,law B. Ifconvicted ofa criminal drugoffense resulting rrorr]
enforcement, orotherappropriateagency; violaconoccurrmgduringtheconductofanygrant acu:
will report theconv.cuon. in wr.ting, within 10calendar
'c'.zr*))u.zMl-baf)k,rie(cen)g.w(oadr)?.ko(seo)id.aoafeanitdth(hr:eoTrurogrh:itmopcloenmteinntuaettioomnaoirntpaariangara:ohs o(UWfaR.stSohhoeDimnecgo3ot1ano2rw4ntr..muCeDonSnCt.Ao2tfR0o:2eE0gd2Diui-ocr4nae5atc7lit1ooO.rnf,.fNiGo-crtWeaiOncBMteusaislrhadyanilldnlagniCnNodcnoltA.urvd3ae)ec.nttusheeS.c:SVo
identification nurnberCs)ofeachaffected grant.
B. The granteemayinsertinthespaceprovidedbelowthe
site<s) fortheperformanceofworkdoneinconnection with the
specificgrant:
PlaceofPerformance(Stn address,city,county, state,zip
code)
Check ! i if mereare workplaceson file that arenotidentified
here.
As theduly authorised representativeoftheapplicant. I herebycertify that theapplicant w-ilcomply with the abovecer.Lfica::cr
NAMEOFAPPLICANT PR/AWARD NUMBER AND/OR PROJECTNAV
Mor.r.ar.a Office 0: Public Inscruccion IDEA PART 3
PRINTED NAME ANDTm_EOFAUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Nancy Keer.ar. Superir.ier.der.: o: Public Ir.s _rue : ior.
SICNATURE DATE
/\ April 13, 2000
ED80-0013