25-07-04. Qualifications for admission to school for the deaf - Residents of state entitled to free education

25-07-04. Qualifications for admission to school for the deaf - Residents of state entitled to free education. 1. A child who is a resident of this state and who, because of deafness or a hearing impairment, is unable to receive an education in the public schools, is entitled to attend the school for the deaf at the expense of the state. A child is entitled to attend the school at any age up to twenty-one. 2. The school for the deaf shall provide application forms upon request. A child may not be admitted to the school until the child's application is completed and approved. 3. The school for the deaf shall provide transportation to any child who has been admitted, in accordance with the child's individual education plan. 4. Any child who is a resident of this state and who is deaf or hearing impaired is entitled to receive special education and related services in accordance with the child's individual education program. Each individual education program must address the child's academic, recreational, and leisure needs, as well as the acquisition of independent living skills and career and technical education opportunities.