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MontanaThe information presented below is a brief overview of this state's special education support system. Please contact the state education agency or follow the included links for more detailed information. Educational definitions of disabilities
More detailed information is available at eligibility checklist. Numbers of students with disabilities servedFor the 2012 child count, Montana reported the following:
Support service structureMontana Office of Public Instruction, Special Education monitors and supports the special education services provided by schools and a network of special education cooperatives. Task forcesMontana does not have a disability task force. Statewide disability clearinghouseMontana does not have a statewide disability clearinghouse. The Montana Autism Education Project is an online tool that provides information and resources related to autism. Disability scholarship programMontana does not have a disability scholarship. Insurance coverage for autism spectrum disorder servicesMontana enacted legislation related to insurance coverage specifically for autism spectrum disorder-related services. See Montana insurance for more information. TRICARE-approved applied behavior analysis providersAs of May 2013, Montana had six supervisors (direct service providers) and 17 tutors (assistants requiring supervision to provide services). Parent training and information centersParents, Let's Unite for Kids is Montana's parent training and information center. Secondary transition resourcesInformation and resources related to secondary transition in Montana are available at secondary transition. Military Interstate Children's Compact CommissionMontana is a member of the Military Interstate Children's Compact Commission. Special education resourcesInformation on resources for families is available from the local school district, the special education cooperatives and the parent training and information center listed above. Additional information is provided at resources. |