A.R.S. § 15-1306: Arizona state schools for the deaf and the blind; local education agency

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter or chapter 10, article 7 of this title, the Arizona state schools for the deaf and the blind campuses are considered local education agencies for the following purposes:

1. Federal education funding received by this state.

2. State and federal accountability, including reporting requirements.

3. Providing a free and appropriate public education to pupils enrolled in a campus-based model pursuant to the individuals with disabilities education act (20 United States Code chapter 33), including procedural safeguards, complaint procedures, implementation of individualized education programs and reevaluations pursuant to chapter 7, article 4 of this title.

4. Graduation criteria and procedures, including diplomas and transcripts.