INVITATION for CONSULTATION FY2023

School systems must engage in timely and meaningful consultation with representatives of private schools and with parents about the provision of special education and related services for students attending private or home school within the school systems’ jurisdiction. The purpose of this meeting is to share information about the Hancock County School District’s responsibility to provide consultation regarding:

• The Child Find Process

• Determination of Proportionate Share of Funds

• Delivery of special education services (who, how, and where)

• A Plan for ongoing consultation for students eligible for special education services while enrolled in the private school or home school setting.

In accordance with Federal Law (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act 2004), the Hancock County School District will hold a public meeting on:

Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at 1:00 PM

Hancock County Board of Education Office located

at 10571 Highway 15 North

Sparta, Georgia 31087

If you have a child with a disability or a suspected disability who attends home school, private school, or you are a private school administrator in Hancock County, you are invited to attend.

For further information, please contact Dr. Mesha Mathis, Special Education Director, at 706-444-7403 or mmathis@hancock.k12.ga.us.