Are students with visual impairments who do not use Braille due to multiple disabilities permitted to have the Grades 3-8 ELA Tests read to them?
Yes, if recommended by the CSE and the accommodation tests read is indicated on the students IEP. When a student is blind or visually impaired, the CSE must provide instruction in Braille and the use of Braille unless the CSE determines, after an evaluation of the students reading and writing skills, needs and appropriate reading and writing media, that instruction in Braille or the use of Braille is not appropriate for the student. The students future needs for instruction in Braille or the use of Braille must also be considered. Only those students with disabilities for whom it has been determined that instruction in Braille or the use of Braille is not appropriate may be permitted to have the Grades 3-8 ELA Tests read to them as a testing accommodation if indicated on the IEP.
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