A. The Department of Education shall cooperate with other state departments in fulfilling their respective licensing and certification responsibilities regarding educational programs offered in group homes and residential facilities in the Commonwealth. The Board shall promulgate regulations allowing the Department of Education to so assist and cooperate with other state departments.
B. The Board's regulations shall address the educational services required to be provided in such group homes and residential facilities as it may deem appropriate to ensure the education and safety of the students.
1992, c. 666; 2005, cc. 358, 471; 2006, c. 781; 2008, c. 873.