This response form, a model Local Educational Agency Response to JV-535 - Appointment of Surrogate Parent, can be completed by filling in the blanks and/or adapted to fit your specific circumstances. USLF control no. CA-JV-536
Los Angeles California Local Educational Agency (LA-LEA) has a comprehensive response to JV-535, the Appointment of Surrogate Parent, ensuring that the educational needs of students with disabilities are met. LA-LEA understands the importance of providing support and advocacy for students who are unable to advocate for themselves. With various types of LA-LEA responses to JV-535, they address different situations and provide appropriate measures accordingly. One type of LA-LEA response to JV-535 is aimed at students who are in foster care or involved in the juvenile justice system. These students often require additional support due to their unique circumstances. LA-LEA ensures that a designated surrogate parent is appointed, someone who can actively participate in decision-making processes regarding the child's educational program. Another type of response to JV-535 is for students with disabilities who are home-schooled or attend private schools. LA-LEA recognizes these students' rights to a free and appropriate public education and ensures the appointment of a surrogate parent when needed. This helps guarantee that the student's individualized education program (IEP) is developed and implemented correctly, and their educational needs are met, regardless of the educational setting. For students in residential facilities, LA-LEA has a specific response to JV-535. These facilities may include group homes, treatment centers, or hospitals. LA-LEA collaborates with the residential facility staff to appoint a surrogate parent who can effectively advocate for the student's educational needs. This partnership ensures a seamless transition between the residential facility and the educational environment, leading to consistent support and continuity of services. In cases where a child's parents are unavailable or their whereabouts are unknown, LA-LEA provides an appropriate response to JV-535. LA-LEA prioritizes the best interests of the child and appoints a surrogate parent who can represent the student's educational rights and ensure their access to necessary resources and services. Overall, LA-LEA's response to JV-535 — Appointment of Surrogate Parent is multifaceted and considers the diverse situations students with disabilities may face. By appointing surrogate parents who have the knowledge and experience to advocate for students' educational needs, LA-LEA aims to provide equal and inclusive education to all students in the Los Angeles area.Los Angeles California Local Educational Agency (LA-LEA) has a comprehensive response to JV-535, the Appointment of Surrogate Parent, ensuring that the educational needs of students with disabilities are met. LA-LEA understands the importance of providing support and advocacy for students who are unable to advocate for themselves. With various types of LA-LEA responses to JV-535, they address different situations and provide appropriate measures accordingly. One type of LA-LEA response to JV-535 is aimed at students who are in foster care or involved in the juvenile justice system. These students often require additional support due to their unique circumstances. LA-LEA ensures that a designated surrogate parent is appointed, someone who can actively participate in decision-making processes regarding the child's educational program. Another type of response to JV-535 is for students with disabilities who are home-schooled or attend private schools. LA-LEA recognizes these students' rights to a free and appropriate public education and ensures the appointment of a surrogate parent when needed. This helps guarantee that the student's individualized education program (IEP) is developed and implemented correctly, and their educational needs are met, regardless of the educational setting. For students in residential facilities, LA-LEA has a specific response to JV-535. These facilities may include group homes, treatment centers, or hospitals. LA-LEA collaborates with the residential facility staff to appoint a surrogate parent who can effectively advocate for the student's educational needs. This partnership ensures a seamless transition between the residential facility and the educational environment, leading to consistent support and continuity of services. In cases where a child's parents are unavailable or their whereabouts are unknown, LA-LEA provides an appropriate response to JV-535. LA-LEA prioritizes the best interests of the child and appoints a surrogate parent who can represent the student's educational rights and ensure their access to necessary resources and services. Overall, LA-LEA's response to JV-535 — Appointment of Surrogate Parent is multifaceted and considers the diverse situations students with disabilities may face. By appointing surrogate parents who have the knowledge and experience to advocate for students' educational needs, LA-LEA aims to provide equal and inclusive education to all students in the Los Angeles area.
