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Parent
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Parent means any of the following: (i) A biological or adoptive parent of a child. (ii) A foster parent, unless state law, regulations, or contractual obligations with a state or local entity prohibit a foster parent from acting as a parent. (iii) A guardian generally authorized to act as the child’s parent, or authorized to make educational decisions for the child, but not the state if the child is a ward of the state. (iv) An individual acting in the place of a biological or adoptive parent, including a grandparent, stepparent, or other relative, with whom the child lives, or an individual who is legally responsible for the child’s welfare. (v) A surrogate parent who has been appointed in accordance with R 340.1725f. (vi) Except as provided in paragraph (vii) of this subdivision, the biological or adoptive parent, when attempting to act as the parent under this part and when more than one party is qualified under paragraphs (i) to (v) of this subdivision to act as a parent, shall be presumed to be the parent unless the biological or adoptive parent does not have legal authority to make educational decisions for the child. (vii) If a judicial decree or order identifies a specific person or persons under paragraphs (i) to (iv) of this subdivision to act as the parent of a child, or to make educational decisions on behalf of a child, then such person or persons shall be determined to be the parent. (viii) The affected student or youth with a disability when the student or youth with a disability reaches 18 years of age, if a legal guardian has not been appointed by appropriate court proceedings.
Source: Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education
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Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
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Physical Impairment
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Severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a student’s educational performance. (2) A determination of disability shall be based upon a full and individual evaluation by a multidisciplinary evaluation team, which shall include assessment data from 1 of the following persons: (a) An orthopedic surgeon. (b) An internist. (c) A neurologist. (d) A pediatrician. (e) A family physician or any other approved physician as defined in 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 et seq.
Source: Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education
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Physical Therapy
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Therapy prescribed by a physician and provided by a therapist who is licensed by the state of Michigan under 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 et seq. or a physical therapy assistant who provides therapy under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
Source: Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education
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Print Instructional Materials
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Printed textbooks and related printed core materials that are written and published primarily for use in elementary school and secondary school instruction and are required by a state educational agency or local educational agency for use by students in the classroom.
Source: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004
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Psychologist
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