How to Request an Initial Evaluation for Special Education Eligibility

Special Evaluation Timeline Provisions for End of School YearInitial Request for Referral made by ParentParent makes a written request to school for an evaluation todetermine special education eligibilityWithin 15 School Days of writtenrequestConsent and Notice of Evaluation orPrior Written NoticeSchool provide parent with an opportunity to provide written consent forthe evaluation or if the school refuses to conduct the evaluation, the schoolmust provide parent a notice of their procedural safeguards that explainstheir rights under the law.If a parent provides the school with written consent forthe FIIE at least 35 school days before the lastinstructional day of the school year but less than 45schools days.By June 30 th following theend of the school yearFull Initial Individual Evaluation Completedand provided to parent (by June 30)Assessing all areas of suspected disabilityARD MeetingNo later than the 15thschool day of the followingschool yearTo determine eligibility for special education, developmentof IEP and determine placementPage 6 of 6