New Policy
Hickman County Board of Education
Monitoring:
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
6.4053
draft
Review: Annually, in
April
Outside Applied Behavior
Rescinds:
Issued:
Analysis Therapy
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General
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This policy applies to "private pay providers", which include licensed behavior analysts, registered
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behavior technicians, and licensed assistant behavior analysts, who are under contract with
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parent(s)/guardian(s) of students with autism spectrum disorder or developmental delays.¹
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Private pay providers shall adhere to the memorandum of understanding ("MOU"), board policies, and
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state and federal laws while assisting students on school property and/or at school functions. This
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includes adhering to student confidentiality laws for any student the private pay provider encounters.
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The school district shall require a background check and fingerprinting of all private pay providers.
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A private pay provider accompanying a student on campus shall be responsible for attending to the
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ongoing needs of the student they are contracted to assist. The school district shall not request the
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private pay provider to provide services to any other students, staff, or visitors.
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The Director of Schools shall develop administrative procedures to implement this policy.
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IEP TEAM COORDINATION
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Private pay providers shall coordinate with the student's IEP team by:
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Attending an onboarding session;
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Defining roles and communication channels;
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Conducting a review of relevant student records;
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Ensuring documentation is accurate and promptly provided to all parties; and
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Coordinating with the IEP team prior to each meeting.
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TERMINATION OF SERVICES
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Services of the private pay provider may be terminated for cause. Termination shall be based on
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violation of the terms of the MOU. If termination is necessary, the Director of Special Programs shall
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provide the parent/legal guardian with a letter outlining the reason for the termination.
Version Date: June 23, 2026
Outside Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy
6.4053
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APPEALS PROCESS
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[Note: The Bord may insert an alternate appeal process. I
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If a parent/legal guardian disagrees with the school district on the provision of services, a complaint
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may be filed in writing with the Director of Schools. The Director shall appoint a panel to make a
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decision on the appeal. The panel shall be composed of three individuals: a building level
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administrator, a special education staff member, and one other school employee. The panel shall
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review the complaint from the parent/legal guardian along with information provided by district staff
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and make a determination on the matter within ten (10) business days.
Legal References
1. Public Acts of 2026, Chapter No. 1112; 20 U.S.C. § 1401
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## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Monitoring: Review: Annually, in | Descriptor Term: | Descriptor Code: 6.4053 | Issued Date: draft |
| April | Outside Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy | Rescinds: | Issued: |