---
kind: "section"
citation: "25 C.F.R. § 39.117"
title: "25"
number: "39.117"
heading: "How does a school provide gifted and talented services for a student?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/25/39.117"
---

# §39.117. How does a school provide gifted and talented services for a student?


Gifted and talented services are provided through or under the supervision of highly qualified professional teachers. To provide gifted and talented services for a student, a school must take the steps in this section.

- (a) The multi-disciplinary team formed under [§ 39.116(b)](/cfr/25/39.116.md?p=b) will sign a statement of agreement for placement of services based on documentation reviewed.
- (b) The student's parent or guardian must give written permission for the student to participate.
- (c) The school must develop a specific education plan that contains:
  - (1) The date of placement;
  - (2) The date services will begin;
  - (3) The criterion from [§ 39.114](/cfr/25/39.114.md) for which the student is receiving services and the student's performance level;
  - (4) Measurable goals and objectives; and
  - (5) **A list of staff responsible for each service that the school is providing.**

## Notes

### Source

Source: 70 FR 22205, Apr. 28, 2005, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 13, 2008; Public Law 107-110, 115 Stat. 1425.

### Source

Source: 44 FR 61864, Oct. 26, 1979, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 47 FR 13327, Mar. 30, 1982.