(4) Requirements for educational service agencies.--
(A) In general.--If an educational service agency is required by State law to carry out programs under this part, the joint responsibilities given to local educational agencies under this subsection shall--
(i) not apply to the administration and disbursement of any payments received by that educational service agency; and
(ii) be carried out only by that educational service agency.
(B) Additional requirement.--Notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection, an educational service agency shall provide for the education of children with disabilities in the least restrictive environment, as required by section 612(a)(5).
