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Maryland law requires each county in Maryland to have a special education citizens’ advisory committee (SECAC).  The law says:

13A.05.02.13.I Local Special Education Citizens’ Advisory Committee.

  1. Each local school system shall establish a special education citizens’ advisory committee to advise the local school system on the needs of students with disabilities within the jurisdiction.
  2. The Department shall annually allocate federal funds to each local school system to support the activities of the local special education citizen advisory committee.
  3. Each local school system shall submit a budget for the use of federal funds, consistent with §C(1)(a) of this regulation.

The specific functions of the CACSE are:

  • To advise and counsel the St. Mary’s County Board of Education about the needs of children and youth with disabilities;
  • To advise and counsel on the relevancy of educational programs and related services to meet the needs of children and youth with disabilities;
  • To offer suggestions for the local proposed budget; and
  • To study specific issues and concerns of the Board of Education, concerned citizens, and parents.
  • Click here for CACSE By-Laws (revised 6-20-2011).

CACSE's Role

 

Parents of children in St. Mary’s County, Maryland who receive special education may participate on the Citizens’ Advisory Committee for Special Education (CACSE), as can stakeholders within the community. This booklet, Guide to CACSE, describes what the CACSE is, how it operates, and how parents and stakeholders can contribute effectively to the St. Mary’s County Board of Education.

 

By sharing their unique perspective of what it is like to use these services, parents can help the district to be more effective. As a result, outcomes for children with disabilities should improve.

 

Please feel free to download the CACSE Brochure and distribute it to interested people.

 

CACSE Brochure 2011-2012