(a) The department shall by regulation provide for the appointment of surrogate parents to represent a child with a disability in matters relating to the provision of an appropriate public education.
(b) A surrogate parent is not liable for civil damages as a result of an act or omission committed in the surrogate parent's official capacity, except that a surrogate parent may be liable for civil damages as a result of gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums
Chapter 30. Pupils and Educational Programs for Pupils
Article 5. Education for Children With Disabilities.
Sec. 14.30.186. Coverage; regulations.
Sec. 14.30.191. Educational evaluation and placement.
Sec. 14.30.193. Due process hearing.
Sec. 14.30.231. Advisory panel.
Sec. 14.30.235. Withdrawal of consent.
Sec. 14.30.250. Teacher qualifications.
Sec. 14.30.255. Administrator qualifications.
Sec. 14.30.272. Procedural safeguards.
Sec. 14.30.274. Identification of children with disabilities.
Sec. 14.30.276. Least restrictive environment.
Sec. 14.30.278. Individualized education program; transition services.
Sec. 14.30.285. Transfers of children with disabilities.
Sec. 14.30.305. State support of programs for children hospitalized or confined to their homes.
Sec. 14.30.325. Surrogate parents.
Sec. 14.30.335. Eligibility for federal funds.
Sec. 14.30.340. Provision of special education in a private school, home, or hospital setting.
Sec. 14.30.347. Transportation of children with disabilities.