13-33B-2. Consideration of pupil's specific communication needs.

The individualized education program shall consider the specific communication needs of the pupil, including all of the following:

(1)    The pupil's individual communication mode and language;

(2)    A sufficient number of age, cognitive, and language peers of similar abilities. However, nothing in this subdivision may be construed to require that a specific number of peers be provided;

(3)    Appropriate, direct, and ongoing language access to special education teachers and interpreters and other specialists who are proficient in the pupil's primary language mode; and

(4)    Language accessible services and school and extracurricular activities.

Source: SL 1993, ch 143, § 2.