WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROCURING ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVICES?
The school system is responsible for acquisition and provision of assistive technology devices. Sometimes, however, parents may choose to purchase devices and send them to school with the student. WHAT ARE THE TIMELINES FOR PROCURING AND PROVIDING SERVICES AND DEVICES? Timelines for assessment and implementation of IEP services probably are addressed in the state regulations that implement the IDEA. There do not need to be separate timelines for assistive technology as opposed to other types of educational and related services. If states do not have timelines governing the assessment or IEP implementation process, they should revise their regulations to include such timelines. If states have timelines that vary significantly, consideration could be given to asking the federal Office of Special Education Programs to define uniform timelines for assessment and IEP implementation. Procurement timelines are not required to be specified in special education statutes or regulations, but the
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- Must the vendor create and supply the software image for the devices? Who is responsible for determining how the device is configured (e.g., system settings and configurations)?
- Are school districts responsible for customization, maintenance, repair, and replacement of assistive technology devices?
- Who is responsible for the repair and maintenance of assistive devices?
