Attached are application forms for the reimbursement of educational costs associated with disabled and nondisabled students in approved residential treatment facilities.
State Board of Education Regulations established the reimbursement rate at 2.10 X the Base Local Revenue per Student (BLRS). The per day amount is calculated by dividing the product of 2.10 X the BLRS by 178 school days. At the current BLRS of $4,668.27, the per school day amount is $55.08
However, because of an increase in the number of approved beds for the 2001-2002 school year, the FY 2002 appropriation is insufficient to cover this program at maximum capacity. As a result, the rate has been prorated at 81%, which provides for a rate of $44.61 ($55.08 x .81 = $44.61). Should reimbursement requests not exceed maximum capacity, the per day rate may be increased later in the school year.
Reimbursement is limited to educational costs for identified students with disabilities and for non-disabled students placed in approved residential facilities. Reimbursement is based on actual cost not to exceed the per school day amount of $44.61.
Prior to submitting a request for reimbursement, all forms (disabled and nondisabled) must include the following: (1) student name and ID number, (2) name and address of the residential treatment center, (3) number of days served, and (4) verification of residency in Arkansas, as defined by Ark. Code. Ann. 6-18-202. Completed reimbursement forms are to be mailed to:
Arkansas Department of Education
Special Education
Grants and Data Management
4 Capitol Mall, Room 105-C
Little Rock, AR 72201-1071