Local Education Agencies - As introduced, requires an LEA or public charter school to allow a private pay provider for a student with autism spectrum disorder or developmental delays access to the student during the school day to provide the student with private pay services in educational settings, including classroom settings, as determined by the student's IEP or service agreement. - Amends TCA Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71.

Summary

The bill requires local education agencies and public charter schools to grant access to licensed private‑pay providers who deliver applied behavior analysis to students with autism or developmental delays, as outlined in the student’s IEP. Parents must give written consent, and schools must accommodate the provider without charging fees or discriminating. The goal is to integrate needed services into the least restrictive educational environment.

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