Special Education and the Choice Program

Richland School District Two students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) receive services at their school of residence whenever possible. When a student's needs require programming not available at their residential zoned school, the district assigns placement at a location that can appropriately meet those needs. Students receiving special education services may apply for choice to any magnet school, magnet program, virtual school, or other district school through the choice program. During the application periods, parents/guardians apply online and follow the district's school choice process. The decision to grant the choice request is based on the student's programming needs as determined by the IEP team and the capacity of the selected school to provide those services. If a student is approved for choice, parents/guardians are responsible for transportation.