(a) Programs for children with autism exceeding 217 pupil days shall be according to rules and regulations of the Department as approved by the State Board of Education.
(b) For funding purposes “autistic unit” for programs in excess of 217 pupil days shall mean 8 persons with autism per unit.
Structure Delaware Code
Chapter 17. STATE APPROPRIATIONS
§ 1701. Amount to be appropriated by General Assembly.
§ 1702. Divisions of school appropriations.
§ 1703. Unit of pupils [Effective until July 1, 2023].
§ 1703. Unit of pupils [Effective July 1, 2023].
§ 1703A. Extended Learning Opportunities Subcommittee.
§ 1705. Determination of amount of appropriation.
§ 1705A. Maximum student-instructor ratio requirements.
§ 1705B. Required reporting regarding maximum student-instructor ratio.
§ 1706. Determination of amount of Division II appropriation.
§ 1707. Division III equalization funding.
§ 1708. Form of appropriation.
§ 1709. Use of appropriation for purpose other than that designated.
§ 1710. Certification of number of units by Secretary of Education.
§ 1711. Salaries in excess of state supported uniform salary schedules.
§ 1712. Transfer of appropriation of closed and consolidated district.
§ 1713. State School Fund income and General Fund.
§ 1715. Unit of pupils for kindergartens.
§ 1716. Unit for academic excellence.
§ 1716A. Related services unit and funding.
§ 1716E. Mental health services unit and funding.
§ 1716F. Mental health services unit and funding for middle school.
§ 1717. Employment of personnel.
§ 1718. Matching federal funds.
§ 1719. Adjustment of appropriations.
§ 1721. Autistic unit and funding.
§ 1723. Comprehensive school discipline improvement programs.
§ 1725. Tracking of school district use of unit funds.