(1) For each initial diagnosis completed for an eligible student applicant, a certified education center, consistent with the terms of its contract with the superintendent of public instruction, shall be entitled to a fee of not more than fifty dollars per eligible student: Provided, That the administration of any general education development test shall not be a part of such initial diagnostic procedures.

(2) A written record of the initial diagnostic process for each student served shall be available. This record shall include, but not be limited to: (a) A transcript of the student's previous academic history when available; (b) a description of the assessment processes used to determine ability, achievement, interest and aptitudes; (c) a summary of all diagnostic findings; and (d) a listing of the specific instructional objectives and program placement recommendations.

(3) The records of each student shall be signed and dated by the qualified person(s) conducting the diagnosis and making program recommendations.

(4) The records shall be completed prior to student admission to education center classes for which state reimbursement for costs is sought under this chapter.