Are students with special education needs allowed to enroll in the Metco Program?
Yes. Metco districts are required to provide a full range of in-district special education services to eligible students. However, if a student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that calls for an out-of-district placement, then the Metco district is not obligated to accept that student. In all other cases, however, whether for initial intake into the program or for continuation in the program, school districts must provide in-district special education services and must adhere to special education regulations. It is worth noting that if a student is already participating in the Metco program and develops special education needs that suggest the possibility of needing an out-of-district placement, the receiving Metco district may still be required to provide services in-district. The student may only be placed in an out-of-district placement if both the Metco district and the sending district are in agreement that the student needs such a placement. Otherwise, the Metco dist
