1997 Minnesota Code
Chapters 120 - 129B Education Code: Prekindergarten - Grade 12
Chapter 120 Definitions; Attendance; Special Education; Fees; Cqe
Section 120.189 Interagency agreement to purchase used assistive technology devices.

120.189 Interagency agreement to purchase used assistive technology devices.

Subdivision 1. Option to purchase by department of economic security. (a) When a child with a disability transitions into a work environment or enrolls in a post-secondary course or program, the department of economic security may purchase any assistive technology device that the child's former school district purchased on the child's behalf.

(b) The department of economic security may purchase an assistive technology device initially purchased by a school district for a child who is currently a recipient of rehabilitation services and who needs the identical assistive technology device as stated on the recipient's individual written rehabilitation plan. The purchase may be made not more than three months prior to the child exiting the school district.

Subd. 2. Liability for used equipment. The department of economic security and the department of children, families, and learning shall not be liable for any nonconformities in the equipment after it is purchased by the department of economic security, or for injuries arising out of the use of the assistive technology device. This section does not foreclose the child's right to bring suit against the manufacturer, assistive device lessor, or assistive device dealer for nonconformities in or injuries arising out of the use of the assistive technology device.

Subd. 3. Third-party payor. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed as decreasing the obligation of an insurance company or other third-party payor to provide coverage for assistive technology.

HIST: 1996 c 412 art 3 s 8