PURPOSE:    To set forth procedures for replacement of instructional materials that are lost or damaged by students.

PURPOSE:    To establish criteria to guide the District in the selection and use of supplemental literature and materials.

PURPOSE:    To establish criteria and procedures for the selection, evaluation, and adoption of textbooks.

PURPOSE:    To comply with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) (20 U.S.C. §§ 1400-1482) regarding the appointment of  surrogate parents for students with disabilities.

PURPOSE:    To establish District policy, pursuant to Education Code section 56195.8, permitting the  District to contract with state-certified nonpublic, nonsectarian schools or agencies to provide special education services or facilities under the terms and conditions set out in this policy and the accompanying administrative regulation.

PURPOSE:    To establish and maintain procedural safeguards for special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act in accordance with applicable laws.

PURPOSE:    To establish District policy regarding the placement of students with disabilities in the educational placement, programs, and services in accordance with their individualized education programs and applicable laws.

PURPOSE:    To set the standards for independent study programs that meet the educational needs of District students.

PURPOSE:    To establish the educational value of homework and makeup work.

PURPOSE:    To establish guidelines for school field trips.