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Franklin Regional board hears questions about out-of-district related-services contracts and billing
Summary
Public commenters asked whether the district is operating without contracts and how charges for out-of-district occupational and physical therapy are handled; Dr. Rogalski explained legal obligations under federal and state special-education law and described why separate contracts sometimes are needed.
Helen Elliott and other public commenters pressed the Franklin Regional School District on March 10 about a contract listed in the committee packet for occupational and physical therapy services that referenced providers outside the district.
Elliott said she was concerned the contract packet listed a February 13 date and asked whether the district was “operating under a non contract,” why a Latrobe provider was listed and who was paying monthly invoices noted in the documents.
Dr. Rogalski, speaking for district staff, told the board that when a student is identified as needing special-education services the district must provide any related services required by that student’s individualized…
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