Who owns the assistive technology device?
It depends on who purchased the device. If the device was purchased from the school the school maintains ownership. If the parents’ private insurance or Medicaid purchased the device, then it belongs to the student. May the student take home assistive technology devices procured by the school? As stated in the IDEA regulation 34 CFR 300.308 (b), “On a case-by-case basis, the use of school-purchased assistive technology devices in a child’s home or in other settings is required if the child’s IEP team determines that the child needs access to those devices in order to receive FAPE.” Who is responsible for maintenance and repair of equipment? Repairs for AT devices used as part of the student’s special education and related services should be handled through the school system. The school system is responsible for ensuring that the student receives substitute equipment while his or her device is being repaired. What provisions should be made while AT devices are being repaired? It may not
