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Georgia Code - Handicapped Persons - Title 30, Section 30-7-4

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(a) Instruction in Braille reading and writing shall be sufficient to enable each blind student to communicate effectively and efficiently with the same level of proficiency expected of the student´s peers of comparable ability and grade level.

(b) For a student whose visual impairment affects the student´s reading and writing performance in relation to the student´s ability such that Braille instruction and use are indicated, an individualized education program shall include the following:

(1) The results obtained from the evaluation required under Code Section 30-7-3;

(2) How instruction in Braille will be implemented as the primary mode for learning through integration with other classroom activities;

(3) The date on which Braille instruction will commence;

(4) The length of the period of instruction and the frequency and duration of each instructional session; and

(5) The level of competency in Braille reading and writing to be achieved by the end of the period and the objective assessment measures to be used.

(c) For a student whose reading and writing performance is evaluated as commensurate with the student´s ability despite visual impairment so that Braille instruction and use are not required for the student´s individualized education program, the minutes of the individualized education program meeting shall include a statement which documents that the absence of Braille instruction or use will not impair the student´s ability to read and write effectively.

Last modified: April 27, 2006