Section 35 Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment 6

Section 2 of chapter 71B of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding the following paragraph:-

Students who are 18 to 21 years old, inclusive, have severe intellectual disabilities, severe autism spectrum disorders or other severe developmental disabilities and are receiving special education services may also have program options offered by an institution of higher education including, but not limited to, participation in credit and noncredit courses that include students who are not participating under section 30A of chapter 15A, development of independent living skills, development of skills necessary for employment and development of skills to access community services. Participation of such students in institutions of higher education under this section shall be considered an approved expense as a special education service pursuant to section 5 and shall be considered secondary school education; provided, however, that this service is addressed in the student's Individualized Education Program under section 3 of this chapter.