Approves free U.S. Geological Survey work program for students with disabilities through 2026

The board approves a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Geological Survey of Menlo Park. The agency will provide its STEP-UP work-based learning experiences for students with disabilities, mostly ages 18-22, to build job and independent-living skills. It runs September 29, 2023 through September 29, 2026 at no cost to the district.

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Vendor / partner: U.S. Geological Survey · Menlo Park, CA
Action: MOU or data sharing
Category: Special education
Sub-category: Programs & support
Term: Sep 29, 2023 – Sep 29, 2026
Funding: No Fiscal Impact
Presented by: Chief Academic Officer
File: 23-2260 · agenda T.-65
Outcome: Adopted on the General Consent Report, Oct 25, 2023

Official text

Approval by the Board of Education of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by and between the District and The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Menlo Park, CA, for the latter to provide its Secondary Transition to Employment Program - USGS Partnership (STEP-UP), worked-based learning experiences for students with disabilities, mostly ages 18-22, with the goal of promoting employability and independent living skills, via the Special Education Department, for the period of September 29, 2023 through September 29, 2026, at no cost to the District.

History

Oct 25, 2023 Adopted on the General Consent Report

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