PEIMS Data Standards E0997 ASSISTIVE-TECH-INDICATOR-CODE

Element ID	Name	Date Issued	Date Updated
E0997	ASSISTIVE-TECH-INDICATOR-CODE	3/3/97	3/2/09

Definition
ASSISTIVE-TECH-INDICATOR-CODE indicates whether the student receiving special education and related services received, or is scheduled to receive, an assistive technology device or service during the current school semester. "Assistive technology device" means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities. The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted or the replacement of such device. "Assistive technology service" means any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. The term includes: a) the evaluation of the needs of a child with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the child in the child's customary environment; b) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by children with disabilities; c) selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices; d) coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs; e) training or technical assistance for a child with a disability or, if appropriate, that child's family; and f) training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education or rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of children with disabilities. Assistive technology devices and/or services must be made available if required as part of a child’s special education, as a related service, or as supplementary aids and services. (See 34 CFR §§300.5-300.6 and 19 TAC §89.1050.)

Definition

ASSISTIVE-TECH-INDICATOR-CODE indicates whether the student receiving special education and related services received, or is scheduled to receive, an assistive technology device or service during the current school semester. "Assistive technology device" means any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of children with disabilities. The term does not include a medical device that is surgically implanted or the replacement of such device. "Assistive technology service" means any service that directly assists a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an assistive technology device. The term includes: a) the evaluation of the needs of a child with a disability, including a functional evaluation of the child in the child's customary environment; b) purchasing, leasing, or otherwise providing for the acquisition of assistive technology devices by children with disabilities; c) selecting, designing, fitting, customizing, adapting, applying, maintaining, repairing, or replacing assistive technology devices; d) coordinating and using other therapies, interventions, or services with assistive technology devices, such as those associated with existing education and rehabilitation plans and programs; e) training or technical assistance for a child with a disability or, if appropriate, that child's family; and f) training or technical assistance for professionals (including individuals providing education or rehabilitation services), employers, or other individuals who provide services to, employ, or are otherwise substantially involved in the major life functions of children with disabilities. Assistive technology devices and/or services must be made available if required as part of a child’s special education, as a related service, or as supplementary aids and services. (See 34 CFR §§300.5-300.6 and 19 TAC §89.1050.)

Code Table ID		Domain of Values
C088

Special Instructions
The full and individual evaluation, including a written report, shall be completed in accordance with 34 CFR §§300.121, 300.301, 300.303-300.311; TEC §29.004; and 19 TAC §89.1040. Each school district shall establish at least one admission, review, and dismissal committee that shall make decisions concerning eligibility determinations, development of the individualized education program, consideration of assistive technology, development of the behavior improvement plans, and placement of a student referred for special education and related services in accordance with 34 CFR §§300.5, 300.6, 300.34, 300.41, 300.42, 300.105(a), and 34 CFR §§300.320-300.324; state statute; and SBOE rules. (See 19 TAC §89.1050.)

Special Instructions

The full and individual evaluation, including a written report, shall be completed in accordance with 34 CFR §§300.121, 300.301, 300.303-300.311; TEC §29.004; and 19 TAC §89.1040. Each school district shall establish at least one admission, review, and dismissal committee that shall make decisions concerning eligibility determinations, development of the individualized education program, consideration of assistive technology, development of the behavior improvement plans, and placement of a student referred for special education and related services in accordance with 34 CFR §§300.5, 300.6, 300.34, 300.41, 300.42, 300.105(a), and 34 CFR §§300.320-300.324; state statute; and SBOE rules. (See 19 TAC §89.1050.)

Data Specifications
Length	Type	Pattern
1	CODED	#

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