Alaska Statutes Title 14. Education, Libraries, and Museums § 14.30.174. Compliance with federal education law

(1) recommend, but not require, a psychiatric or behavioral health evaluation of a child; and

(2) recommend, but not require, psychiatric, psychological, or behavioral treatment for a child.

(1) “behavioral health professional” means a person who has a master's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field with specialization or experience in working with children experiencing behavioral, physical, and emotional disabilities, and is working within the scope of the person's training and experience;

(2) “federal education law” means 20 U.S.C. 1400--1482 (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), 20 U.S.C. 7101--7143 (Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1994), 29 U.S.C. 794 (nondiscrimination under federal grants and programs), and 42 U.S.C. 12101--12213 (equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities);

(3) “mental health professional” has the meaning given in AS 47.30.915.