Rule 3301-101-04 | Application for a scholarship.
(A) Scholarships awarded under the Jon Peterson special needs scholarship program will be valid from the date of the department of education and workforce's written notification of approval to the end of the scholarship year, provided all program conditions have been met.
(B) An applicant seeking a scholarship for a student who is not currently receiving a scholarship shall complete and submit an application for the scholarship, along with all information and forms determined by the department to be necessary to determine eligibility and make scholarship award determinations.
(C) A new or renewal applicant seeking a scholarship for the year subsequent to a year in which a scholarship was received may have to complete an application in the manner established by the department and provide the information and documentation that the department determines is necessary for the effective implementation of the program.
(D) In submitting an application for a scholarship, the applicant will attest to the following:
(1) That the information provided on the application is true and correct;
(2) That the applicant has received the profile of the registered private provider's special education program under division (B) of section 3310.521 of the Revised Code and rule 3301-101-09 of the Administrative Code;
(3) That the applicant has received the comparison document under section 3323.052 of the Revised Code;
(4) That the applicant understands that by accepting and receiving the scholarship and the FAPE comparison document, the applicant agrees to comply with the provisions of sections 3310.51 to 3310.64 of the Revised Code and the provisions of the rules in this chapter;
(5) That the applicant understands that acceptance of a scholarship relieves the school district of residence and the school district in which the student is entitled to attend school, if different, of the obligation to provide the child with FAPE;
(6) That the provider and the department will be informed immediately of any change in the student's residential address;
(7) That the applicant agrees to abide by the dispute resolution process described in rule 3301-101-12 of the Administrative Code;
(8) That the scholarship amount will only be applied to the tuition and fees of the enrolling provider and that the applicant understands that the applicant will need to pay tuition and fees that exceed the amount of the scholarship, and other fees and costs as prescribed by the policies of the provider; and
(9) Any other representations prescribed by the department determined to be necessary to ensure the effective implementation of the program and compliance with Chapter 3310. of the Revised Code.
(E) Application for program participation will be made on forms or through electronic means as prescribed by the department. Applicants may designate, in writing, another entity to submit the application on behalf of the applicant. Such designation may be made only to registered providers or alternative public providers.
Last updated July 8, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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