38 chapters · 384 sections in this title.
17 V.I.C. § 281 Finding and purpose
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It is the policy of this Territory to provide, as an integral part of the free public education, special education sufficient to meet the needs and maximize the capabilities of children with disabilities. The timely implementation of this policy to the end that all children with …
17 V.I.C. § 281a Conformity with Federal Law
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For the purposes of this chapter, the terms “Intellectually Disabled” or “Intellectual Disability” shall have the same meaning as the terms “Mentally Retarded” or “Mental Retardation” as found in Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
17 V.I.C. § 282 Definitions
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(a) (1) “Child with a disability” means a child evaluated in accordance with § 287 of this chapter and 34 CFR §§ 300.304 through 300.311 as having an intellectual disability, a hearing impairment (including deafness), a speech or language impairment, a visual impairment (includin…
17 V.I.C. § 283 Full educational opportunity for children with disabilities
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(a) All children with disabilities residing in the Virgin Islands shall have a right to a free and appropriate public education which shall include a continuum of placements ranging from full inclusion, partial inclusion, itinerant teaching, resource room, related services, separ…