Document Type
Tip Sheet
Publisher
University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies
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Publication Date
2010
Abstract/ Summary
Surrogate parents are appointed to represent children with disabilities whenever the birth parents or guardian of a child with a disability cannot be identified, located, or when the child is in the custody of the state. They have all the rights of birth parents for educational matters, e.g. permission for evaluation and placement, release information and request for educational hearing. The primary responsibility of surrogate parents is to ensure that children with disabilities are provided with a free, appropriate public education. (Adapted from http://www.maine.gov/doe/special ed/programs/surrogate/index.html)
Repository Citation
University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies. (2010). Learning ideas: Special education tips for foster parents who are surrogate parents. Orono, ME.
Citation/Publisher Attribution
University of Maine Center for Community Inclusion and Disability Studies. (2010). Learning ideas: Special education tips for foster parents who are surrogate parents. Orono, ME.
Version
publisher's version of the published document
Included in
Accessibility Commons, Counselor Education Commons, Elementary Education and Teaching Commons, Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching Commons, Other Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons, Social Work Commons, Special Education and Teaching Commons
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