The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking to place an 18-year-old student (A.W.) with a primary exceptionality of Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carlton Palms Educational Center, Inc., for services due to significant behavior/physical control problems. The primary emphasis of this placement is comprehensive assessment and the development of effective behavior management strategies. This placement is projected for the 2007/2008 school year.

The District is responsible for the assurance of the provision of exceptional student education services for the duration of this placement. The FTE generated for the 2007/2008 school year has been calculated based on the Base Student Allocation for Hillsborough County and the Matrix of Services developed for the student.

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Funds generated from FEFP/FTE in the amount of $20,925.81 represent the total educational cost and are included in the divisional general operating budget.