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Understanding the Provision of Assistive Technology

If a student's IEP team determines the assistive technology is need, it is the school's responsibility to provide that technology.

Key Concepts for the Provision of Assistive Technology:
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 * AT must be provided at no cost to a student or their family, however, schools have flexibility on how to meet this financial responsibility.
 * AT is owned by the school but can be used at home by the student if the IEP team determines it is necessary for the student to receive a free and appropriate education (FAPE).
 * AT can be paid for by a student's private insurance or other third party funder, however, that cannot be required by the school in order for the student to receive Assistive Technology