LAC 50:XV.9507. Local Education Agency Responsibilities

A. The LEA shall ensure that its licensed and unlicensed EPSDT service professionals are employed or contracted according to the requirement specified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). B. LEAs shall ensure that individual professional requirements are in compliance with Medicaid qualifications, Department of Education Bulletin 746, and Louisiana Standards for State Certification of School Personnel prior to an LEA billing for any services of a clinician under Medicaid. C. Anyone providing EPSDT services must operate within their scope of practice license or certification under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Licensed practitioners assume professional liability for unlicensed/certified practitioners under their supervision and within their scope of practice. The provider shall create and maintain documents to substantiate that all requirements are met.