SB 373: Special education: nonpublic, nonsectarian schools or agencies.

The bill aims to improve the special education process for nonpublic, nonsectarian schools or agencies. It requires these schools to provide a copy of the pupil's rights and procedural safeguards, similar to public schools. The bill also requires the superintendent to review policies on restraint and seclusion before certifying these schools, and to interview pupils with individualized education programs during the review process. Additionally, the bill mandates that local educational agencies conduct quarterly check-ins with pupils attending these schools through unmonitored telephone calls. The bill also requires the superintendent to make information and documentation related to certification available upon request, and to ensure private and confidential communication between pupils and their individualized education program team members. The bill also includes provisions for reimbur…