Common use of Definitions and Acronyms Clause in Contracts

Definitions and Acronyms. The following acronyms and definitions shall apply for the purpose of the contract: • BIP (Behavior Intervention Plan) • CONTRACT (Master Contract) • CONTRACTOR - the term “CONTRACTOR” means a nonpublic, nonsectarian school/agency certified by the California Department of Education and its officers, agents and employees. • CDE (California Department of Education) • CDOJ (California Department of Justice) • DAYS - Calendar days, unless otherwise specified • DIS (Designated Instruction Service); also known as “Related Services” • FAPE (Free Appropriate Public Education) • FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974) • IEP (Individualized Education Program) • ISA (Individual Service Agreement) • ITP (Individual Transition Plan) • IMMEDIATE - within 24 Hours • LEA (Local Education Agency) • LEA Representative - the term “LEA representative” means a LEA administrator designated to be responsible for nonpublic school/agencies. It is understood, a representative of the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) of which the LEA is a member is an authorized LEA representative in collaboration with the LEA. The LEA maintains sole responsibility for the contract, unless otherwise specified in the contract.