Special Education Teachers, Classes, Materials, Opportunities,

Day Schools, Hospital Classes and Home Instruction. The Department of Education shall, subject to the limitations specified in this Chapter, ensure appropriate special education teachers, aides, and materials for all children identified in accordance with IDEA as needing special education and related services, so that such children shall be provided instruction in the least restrictive environment, and the establishment and maintenance of special classes occurs only when the nature and severity of the disability of a child is such that education in regular classes with the use of supplementary aids and services cannot be achieved satisfactorily. In addition, the Department of Education shall

(i)provide for the proper training and development of special education teachers, aides and staff to ensure continued quality special education COL05182012 CH. 9 EDUCATION & TRAINING FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE HANDICAPPED services;

(ii)ensure that appropriate educational materials and supplies are furnished; and

(iii)ensure that appropriate educational facilities are provided to ensure the provision of a free appropriate public education, as set forth in this Chapter. Such classrooms shall be located in an appropriate area within a school campus, given specific needs such as proximity to the special transportation pick-up and drop-off point, proximity to the nurse's office, and the like. Such classrooms, when specifically built for or utilized by children with disabilities, shall not be reassigned for any other educational program needs, unless this reassignment is to relocate the children with disabilities to another appropriate classroom.